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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).
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.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eleanor Norton (inc.) | 228,376 | 92.28 | |
| DC Statehood Green | Maude Hills | 16,693 | 6.75 | |
| Write-ins | 2,402 | 0.97 | ||
| Total votes | 247,471 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
References
- ^ Stewart, Nikita (May 11, 2008). "Local Election Season Quietly Kicks Off". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 20, 2008.
- ^ "2008 Election Statistics". clerk.house.gov. Retrieved June 15, 2020.