1980 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

1980 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

← 1978 November 4, 1980 1982 →

Candidate Walter E. Fauntroy Robert J. Roehr Josephine D. Butler Party Democratic Republican DC Statehood Popular vote 111,631 21,021 14,325 Percentage 74.44% 14.02% 9.55%

Delegate before election Walter E. Fauntroy Democratic Elected Delegate Walter E. Fauntroy Democratic

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On November 4, 1980, 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 Walter E. Fauntroy (D), who won his fifth re-election. All elected members would serve in 97th United States Congress.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates[edit]

Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his sixth term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Robert J. Roehr and D.C. Statehood Party candidate Josephine D. Butler who received 14.02% and 9.55%, respectively. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 74.44% of the vote.

Results[edit]

See also[edit]

• United States House of Representatives elections in the District of Columbia

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