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1988 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia







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1988 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

← 1986 November 8, 1988 1990 →
 
Candidate Walter E. Fauntroy Ron Evans
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 121,817 22,936
Percentage 71.27% 13.42%

 
Candidate Alvin C. Frost David H. Dabney
Party DC Statehood Independent
Popular vote 13,802 10,449
Percentage 8.07% 6.11%

Delegate before election

Walter E. Fauntroy
Democratic

Elected Delegate

Walter E. Fauntroy
Democratic

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.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates[edit]

Walter 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[edit]

D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1988)
Party Candidate Votes %
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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "How voters cast ballots, state by state". San Francisco Examiner. November 8, 1988. Retrieved June 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

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