2012 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia explained

Country:District of Columbia
Type:Presidential
Previous Election:2010 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:2014 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
Next Year:2014
Election Date:November 6, 2012
Candidate1:Eleanor Holmes Norton
Party1:District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Popular Vote1:246,664
Percentage1:88.55%
Candidate2:Bruce Majors
Party2:Libertarian Party of the District of Columbia
Popular Vote2:16,524
Percentage2:5.93%
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 6, 2012, the District of Columbia held an election for its non-voting House delegate representing the District of Columbia's at-large congressional district. The election coincided with the elections of other federal offices, including a quadrennial presidential election.

The non-voting delegate is elected for two-year terms. Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has represented the district since 1991, ran for re-election. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, held on April 3, 2012.[1]

General election

Candidates

See also

External links

Official campaign websites

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biddle wins 'gay' precincts, trails Orange in close race. April 4, 2012. April 13, 2012. Washington Blade. Lou. Chibbaro, Jr..
  2. News: Bruce Majors, tea party figure, launches delegate run. June 15, 2012. September 15, 2012. The Washington Post. Mike. DeBonis.