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On November 7, 2000, 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. One-term incumbent Tom Bryant declined to run for reelection and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Ray Browne.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 12. Browne, Thomas, and Olusegun faced no opposition while Shumake did not appear on the primary ballot.[2]

General election

The general election took place on November 7, 2000.

Results

General election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Ray Browne 120,700 74.53 -2.22
DC Statehood Green Martin Thomas 20,960 12.94 N/A
Republican John Shumake 15,382 9.50 +9.50
Umoja Kalonji T. Olusegun 4,032 2.49 +2.49
Write-in 878 0.54 -1.33
Total votes 161,952 100.0%

References

  1. ^ a b "Final and Complete Election Results for the November 7, 2000 General Election". DC Board of Elections. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  2. ^ "Final and Complete Election Results for the September 12, 2000 Primary Election". District of Columbia Board of Elections. Retrieved January 26, 2021.