1988 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

1988 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

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Candidate Walter E. Fauntroy Ron Evans
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 121,817 22,936
Percentage 71.27% 13.42%

 
Candidate Alvin C. Frost David H. Dabney
Party DC Statehood Independent
Popular vote 13,802 10,449
Percentage 8.07% 6.11%

Delegate before election

Walter E. Fauntroy
Democratic

Elected Delegate

Walter E. Fauntroy
Democratic

Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.

On November 8, 1988, 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 ninth re-election. All elected members would serve in 101st United States Congress.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates[edit]

Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his tenth and final term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Ron Evans and D.C. Statehood Party candidate Alvin C. Frost, who received 13.42% and 8.07%, respectively. Independent candidate David H. Dabney also participated and received 6.11%. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 71.27% of the vote.

Results[edit]

D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1988)
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Walter E. Fauntroy (inc.) 121,817 71.27
Republican Ron Evans 22,936 13.42
DC Statehood Alvin C. Frost 13,802 8.07
Independent David H. Dabney 10,449 6.11
No party Write-ins 1,929 1.13
Total votes 170,933 100.00
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Democratic hold

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