1996 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

1996 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
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Candidate Eleanor Holmes Norton Sprague Simonds
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 134,996 11,306
Percentage 90.00% 7.54%
Delegate before election

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic

Elected Delegate

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic

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    Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.

    On November 5, 1996, 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 Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), who won her third re-election. All elected members would serve in 105th United States Congress.

    The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

    Candidates[edit]

    Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought election for her fourth term to the United States House of Representatives. Norton was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Sprague Simonds who received 7.54%. This resulted in Norton being re-elected with 90% of the vote.

    Results[edit]

    D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1996)
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Democratic Eleanor Holmes Norton (inc.) 134,996 90.00
    Republican Sprague Simonds 11,306 7.54
    Independent Faith 2,119 1.41
    Socialist Workers Sam Manuel 1,146 0.76
    No party Write-ins 431 0.29
    Total votes 149,998 100.00
    Turnout {{{votes}}}
    Democratic hold

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