2008 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia explained

Country:District of Columbia
Type:Presidential
Previous Election:2006 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Previous Year:2006
Next Election:2010 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Next Year:2010
Election Date:November 4, 2008
Candidate1:Eleanor Holmes Norton
Party1:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Popular Vote1:228,376
Percentage1:92.28%
Candidate2:Maude Hills
Party2:D.C. Statehood Green Party
Popular Vote2:16,693
Percentage2:6.75%
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 4, 2008, 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. This election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

Candidates

Incumbent Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought re-election for a 10th full term to the United States House of Representatives. She launched her re-election campaign with an announcement at the Eastern Market playground on May 10, 2008.[1]

Norton was opposed by Green Party candidate Maude Hills and Seth Dellinger, a candidate for the Socialist Workers Party. The incumbent won reelection with over 85% of the vote.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Stewart . Nikita . May 11, 2008 . Local Election Season Quietly Kicks Off . . October 20, 2008.