2000 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia explained

Country:District of Columbia
Type:Presidential
Previous Election:1998 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Previous Year:1998
Next Election:2002 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Next Year:2002
Election Date:November 2, 2000
Candidate1:Eleanor Holmes Norton
Party1:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Popular Vote1:158,824
Percentage1:90.43%
Candidate2:Edward Henry Wolterbeek
Party2:District of Columbia Republican Party
Popular Vote2:10,258
Percentage2:5.84%
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 2, 2000, 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 incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton (D).

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates

Incumbent Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought re-election for a 6th full term to the United States House of Representatives. Norton was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Edward Henry Wolterbeek who received 5.84%, and Libertarian Robert D. Kampia who received 2.62%. This resulted in Norton being re-elected with 90.43% of the vote.

Results

See also