1998 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

1998 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

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Candidate Eleanor Holmes Norton Edward Henry Wolterbeek Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 122,228 8,610 Percentage 89.64% 6.31%

Delegate before election Eleanor Holmes Norton Democratic Elected Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton Democratic

Elections in the  District of Columbia
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On November 3, 1998, 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 fourth re-election. All elected members would serve in 106th United States Congress.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates

Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought election for her fifth term to the United States House of Representatives. Norton was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Edward Henry Wolterbeek who received 6.31%. This resulted in Norton being re-elected with 89.64% of the vote.

Results

See also

• United States House of Representatives elections in the District of Columbia

References

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