2008_United_States_House_of_Representatives_election_in_the_District_of_Columbia

2008 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

2008 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

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On November 4, 2008, the District of Columbia held an election for its non-voting House delegate representing the District of Columbia's at-large congressional district. The winner of the race was incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton (D).

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Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms. This election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

Candidates

Incumbent Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought re-election for a 10th full term to the United States House of Representatives. She launched her re-election campaign with an announcement at the Eastern Market playground on May 10, 2008.[1]

Norton was opposed by Green Party candidate Maude Hills and Seth Dellinger, a candidate for the Socialist Workers Party. The incumbent won reelection with over 85% of the vote.

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References

  1. [1]
    Stewart, Nikita (May 11, 2008). "Local Election Season Quietly Kicks Off". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 20, 2008.
  2. [2]
    "2008 Election Statistics". clerk.house.gov. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
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