2024 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia
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November 5, 2024
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The 2024 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia took place on November 5, 2024, to elect a shadow member to the United States House of Representatives to represent the District of Columbia. Unlike its non-voting delegate, the shadow representative is only recognized by the district and is not officially sworn or seated. Incumbent Shadow Representative Oye Owolewa is running for a third term.
Nominee
Incumbent Shadow Representative Oye Owolewa faced a primary challenge from Linda Gray, the vice chairwoman of the Washington D.C. Democratic Party, who was his opponent in 2022. He defeated her by a margin of 16%.
- Oye Owolewa, incumbent Shadow Representative[1]
Eliminated in primary
- Linda Gray, Vice Chair of the DC Democratic Party and candidate for this seat in 2022[1]
Results
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Owolewa 50–60%
60–70%
70–80% |
Gray 50–60%
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Owolewa 40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80% |
Gray 40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Oye Owolewa (incumbent) | 46,582 | 57.7 | |
| Democratic | Linda L. Gray | 32,863 | 40.7 | |
| Democratic | Write-ins | 1,340 | 1.7 | |
| Total votes | 80,785 | 100 | ||