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

Country:District of Columbia
Type:Presidential
Previous Election:1986 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Previous Year:1986
Next Election:1990 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Next Year:1990
Election Date:November 8, 1988
Image1:File:Walter Fauntroy.jpg
Candidate1:Walter Fauntroy
Party1:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Popular Vote1:121,817
Percentage1:71.27%
Candidate2:Ron Evans
Party2:District of Columbia Republican Party
Popular Vote2:22,936
Percentage2:13.42%
Candidate4:Alvin C. Frost
Party4:D.C. Statehood Party
Popular Vote4:13,802
Percentage4:8.07%
Candidate5:David H. Dabney
Party5:Independent politician
Popular Vote5:10,449
Percentage5:6.11%
Delegate
Before Election:Walter Fauntroy
Before Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
After Election:Walter Fauntroy
After Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee

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

Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his tenth and final term to the United States House of Representatives.[1] 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

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: November 8, 1988 . How voters cast ballots, state by state . 2024-06-19 . San Francisco Examiner . Newspapers.com.