2000 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
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On November 2, 2000, 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 incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton (D).
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November 2, 2000
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The delegate is elected for two-year terms.
Candidates
Incumbent Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought re-election for a 6th full term to the United States House of Representatives. Norton was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Edward Henry Wolterbeek who received 5.84%, and Libertarian Robert D. Kampia who received 2.62%. This resulted in Norton being re-elected with 90.43% of the vote.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eleanor Holmes Norton (inc.) | 158,824 | 90.43 | |
| Republican | Edward Henry Wolterbeek | 10,258 | 5.84 | |
| Libertarian | Robert D. Kampia | 4,594 | 2.62 | |
| Socialist Workers | Sam Manuel | 1,419 | 0.81 | |
| No party | Others | 536 | 0.31 | |
| Total votes | 175,631 | 100.00 | ||
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| Democratic hold | ||||