1976 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia explained

Country:District of Columbia
Type:Presidential
Previous Election:1974 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Previous Year:1974
Next Election:1978 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Next Year:1978
Election Date:November 2, 1976
Candidate1:Walter E. Fauntroy
Party1:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Popular Vote1:12,149
Percentage1:77.18%
Candidate2:Daniel L. Hall
Party2:District of Columbia Republican Party
Popular Vote2:1,566
Percentage2:9.95%
Candidate3:Louis S. Aronica
Party3:D.C. Statehood Party
Popular Vote3:1,076
Percentage3:6.84%
Delegate
Before Election:Walter E. Fauntroy
Before Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
After Election:Walter E. Fauntroy
After Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee

On November 2, 1976, 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 third re-election. The election was notable for having a record-low turnout, as less than 16,000 voters cast their ballot in this election. This was the lowest recorded turnout for an election to this office. All elected members would serve in 95th United States Congress.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms, as are all other representatives and delegates minus the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, who is elected to a four-year term.

Candidates

Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his fourth term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Daniel L. Hall and Statehood Party candidate Louis S. Aronica who received 9.95% and 6.84%, respectively. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 77.18% of the vote.

Results

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