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On November 8, 1988, 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 Walter E. Fauntroy (D), who won his ninth re-election. All elected members would serve in 101st United States Congress.
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The delegate is elected for two-year terms.
Candidates
editWalter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his tenth and final term to the United States House of Representatives.[1] Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Ron Evans and D.C. Statehood Party candidate Alvin C. Frost, who received 13.42% and 8.07%, respectively. Independent candidate David H. Dabney also participated and received 6.11%. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 71.27% of the vote.
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Walter E. Fauntroy (inc.) | 121,817 | 71.27 | |
Republican | Ron Evans | 22,936 | 13.42 | |
DC Statehood | Alvin C. Frost | 13,802 | 8.07 | |
Independent | David H. Dabney | 10,449 | 6.11 | |
No party | Write-ins | 1,929 | 1.13 | |
Total votes | 170,933 | 100.00 | ||
Turnout | ||||
Democratic hold |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "How voters cast ballots, state by state". San Francisco Examiner. November 8, 1988. Retrieved June 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.