1996 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
On November 5, 1996, 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 Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), who won her third re-election. All elected members would serve in 105th United States Congress.
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Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.
The delegate is elected for two-year terms.
Candidates
Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought election for her fourth term to the United States House of Representatives. Norton was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Sprague Simonds who received 7.54%. This resulted in Norton being re-elected with 90% of the vote.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Eleanor Holmes Norton (inc.) | 134,996 | 90.00 | |
Republican | Sprague Simonds | 11,306 | 7.54 | |
Independent | Faith | 2,119 | 1.41 | |
Socialist Workers | Sam Manuel | 1,146 | 0.76 | |
No party | Write-ins | 431 | 0.29 | |
Total votes | 149,998 | 100.00 | ||
Turnout | ||||
Democratic hold | ||||
References
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