1982 Washington, D.C., mayoral election explained

Country:District of Columbia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1978 Washington, D.C., mayoral election
Previous Year:1978
Next Election:1986 Washington, D.C., mayoral election
Next Year:1986
Election Date:November 2, 1982
Nominee1:Marion Barry
Party1:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Popular Vote1:95,007
Percentage1:81.0%
Nominee2:E. Brooke Lee Jr.
Party2:District of Columbia Republican Party
Popular Vote2:16,501
Percentage2:14.1%
Mayor
Before Election:Marion Barry
Before Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
After Election:Marion Barry
After Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee

On November 2, 1982, the District of Columbia held an election for its mayor. It resulted in the reelection of incumbent Democratic mayor Marion Barry to a second term, defeating Republican candidate E. Brooke Lee.

Democratic primary

The primary occurred on September 14, 1982.

See also