1998 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia explained

Country:District of Columbia
Type:Presidential
Previous Election:1996 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Previous Year:1996
Next Election:2000 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Next Year:2000
Election Date:November 3, 1998
Candidate1:Eleanor Holmes Norton
Party1:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Popular Vote1:122,228
Percentage1:89.64%
Candidate2:Edward Henry Wolterbeek
Party2:District of Columbia Republican Party
Popular Vote2:8,610
Percentage2:6.31%
Delegate
Before Election:Eleanor Holmes Norton
Before Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
After Election:Eleanor Holmes Norton
After Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee

On November 3, 1998, 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 fourth re-election. All elected members would serve in 106th United States Congress.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates

Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought election for her fifth term to the United States House of Representatives. Norton was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Edward Henry Wolterbeek who received 6.31%. This resulted in Norton being re-elected with 89.64% of the vote.

Results

See also