2002 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia explained

Country:Washington, D.C.
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2000 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia
Previous Year:2000
Election Date:November 5, 2002
Next Election:2004 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia
Next Year:2004
Turnout:36.7% 24.1 pp[1]
Nominee1:Ray Browne
Party1:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Popular Vote1:95,159
Percentage1:84.7%
Nominee2:Adam Eidinger
Party2:D.C. Statehood Green Party
Popular Vote2:15,611
Percentage2:13.9%
Map Size:250px
Shadow Representative
Before Election:Ray Browne
Before Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
After Election:Ray Browne
After Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee

On November 5, 2002, the District of Columbia held a U.S. House of Representatives election for its shadow representative. Unlike its non-voting delegate, the shadow representative is only recognized by the district and is not officially sworn or seated. First-term incumbent Shadow Representative Ray Browne was successfully reelected.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 10.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Other primaries

A Republican primary was held but no candidates filed and only write-in votes were cast. Adam Eidinger was the only Statehood-Green candidate and received just under 90% of the vote.

General election

The general election took place on November 2, 2002.

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Certification Summary - Candidate . DC Board of Elections . 24 January 2020 . 21 November 2002.