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

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

← 2006 November 4, 2008 2010 →
 
Candidate Eleanor Holmes Norton Maude Hills
Party Democratic DC Statehood Green
Popular vote 228,376 16,693
Percentage 92.28% 6.75%

Norton:      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Delegate before election

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic

Elected Delegate

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic

Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.

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

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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

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District of Columbia's at-large congressional district election, 2008[2]
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

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References

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