Incumbent Mayor Vince Gray at one time held a healthy lead in his re-election bid . A businessman 's plea bargain agreement over Gray 's 2010 campaign raised doubts . Challenger Muriel Bowser 's poll numbers surged while Gray 's remained flat . `` I am superstitious , '' he said . Comment:
Incumbent Mayor Vince Gray at one time held a healthy lead in his re-election bid . A businessman 's plea bargain agreement over Gray 's 2010 campaign raised doubts . Challenger Muriel Bowser 's poll numbers surged while Gray 's remained flat . Comment: