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1982 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia|
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On November 2, 1982, 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 sixth re-election. All elected members would serve in
98th United States Congress.
The delegate is elected for two-year terms.
Candidates
Walter E. Fauntroy, a
Democrat, sought re-election for his seventh term to the
United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by
Republican challenger John West who received 15.32%. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 83.01% of the vote.
Results
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