United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia, 1972

United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia, 1972

November 7, 1972

Candidate Walter E. Fauntroy William Chin-Lee Charles I. Cassell Party Democratic Republican D.C. Statehood Green Popular vote 95,300 39,487 18,730 Percentage 60.64% 25.12% 11.92%

Delegate before election Walter E. Fauntroy Democratic Elected Delegate Walter E. Fauntroy Democratic

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Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.

The 1972 congressional election for the Delegate from the District of Columbia was held on November 7, 1972. The winner of the race was Walter E. Fauntroy (D), who won his first re-election after winning the special election in the previous year. All elected members would serve in 93rd United States Congress.

The non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the District of Columbia is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates

Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his second term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger William Chin-Lee who received 25.12%, and Statehood Party candidate Charles I. Cassell who received 11.92%. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 60.64% of the vote.

Results

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