2002 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia explained

Country:District of Columbia
Type:Presidential
Previous Election:2000 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Previous Year:2000
Next Election:2004 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Next Year:2004
Election Date:November 2, 2002
Candidate1:Eleanor Holmes Norton
Party1:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Popular Vote1:119,268
Percentage1:93.01%
Candidate2:Patt Kidd
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:7,733
Percentage2:6.03%
Map Size:250px
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, 2002, 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 7th full term to the United States House of Representatives. Norton was opposed in this election by independent challenger Pat Kidd who received 6.03%, resulting in Norton being re-elected with 93.01% of the vote.

Results

See also