2010 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia explained

Country:Washington, D.C.
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2008 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia
Previous Year:2008
Election Date:November 2, 2010
Next Election:2012 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia
Next Year:2012
Turnout:30.0% 32.5 pp
Nominee1:Mike Panetta
Party1:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Popular Vote1:101,207
Percentage1:82.4%
Nominee2:Nelson Rimensnyder
Party2:District of Columbia Republican Party
Popular Vote2:11,094
Percentage2:9.0%
Nominee3:Joyce Robinson-Paul
Party3:D.C. Statehood Green Party
Popular Vote3:9,489
Percentage3:7.7%
Map Size:250px
Shadow Representative
Before Election:Mike Panetta
Before Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
After Election:Mike Panetta
After Party:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee

On November 2, 2010, 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. Incumbent Shadow Representative Mike Panetta won election to a third term.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 14, 2010.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Statehood Green primary

Candidates

Results

General election

The general election took place on November 3, 2010.

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: Wist . John . The District Casts a Shadow . 17 November 2020 . NBC Washington . 24 August 2010.