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1996 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia|
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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.
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
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