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1992 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

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1992 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

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Candidate Eleanor Holmes Norton Susan Emerson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 166,808 20,108
Percentage 84.78% 10.22%

Delegate before election

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic

Elected Delegate

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic

Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.

On November 3, 1992, 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 first re-election. All elected members would serve in 103rd United States Congress.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates

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Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought election for her second term to the United States House of Representatives. Norton was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Susan Emerson who received 10.22%. This resulted in Norton being re-elected with 84.78% of the vote.

Results

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D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1992)
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eleanor Holmes Norton (inc.) 166,808 84.78
Republican Susan Emerson 20,108 10.22
DC Statehood Susan Griffin 7,253 3.69
Socialist Workers Sam Manuel 1,840 0.94
No party Write-ins 745 0.38
Total votes 196,754 100.00
Turnout  
Democratic hold

See also

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References

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