2012_United_States_Shadow_Representative_election_in_the_District_of_Columbia

2012 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia

2012 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia

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On November 6, 2012, the District of Columbia held a U.S. House of Representatives election for its shadow representative. Unlike its non-voting delegate, the shadow representative is only recognized by the district and is not officially sworn or seated. Incumbent Shadow Representative Mike Panetta declined to run for a fourth term. Nate Bennett-Fleming was elected in his place.

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Primary elections

Primary elections were held on April 3, 2012.

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Nate Bennett-Fleming, Congressional fellow and candidate for Shadow Representative in 2010[2]

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Other primaries

Republican and Statehood Green primaries were held but no candidates appeared on the ballot.[3]

General election

The general election took place on November 6, 2012.

Results

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References

  1. [1]
    "General & Special 2012 - Certified Results". DCBOE. District of Columbia Board of Elections. April 14, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "One Year Later: Fleming Will Not Quit the Fight for D.C. Statehood" (Press release). Fleming for DC Shadow Rep '12. PR.com. November 16, 2011. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  3. [3]
    "Primary Election 2012 - Certified Results". DCBOE. District of Columbia Board of Elections. April 14, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
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