United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia, 1992

United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia, 1992
Washington, D.C.
November 3, 1992

 
Candidate Eleanor Holmes Norton Susan Emerson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 166,808 20,108
Percentage 84.78% 10.22%

Delegate before election

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic

Elected Delegate

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic

Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.

The 1992 congressional election for the Delegate from the District of Columbia was held on November 3, 1992. The winner of the race was Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), who won her first re-election. All elected members would serve in 103rd 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

Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought election for her second term to the United States House of Representatives. Norton was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Susan Emerson who received 10.22%. This resulted in Norton being re-elected with 84.78% of the vote.

Results

D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1992)
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eleanor Holmes Norton (inc.) 166,808 84.78
Republican Susan Emerson 20,108 10.22
D.C. Statehood Green Susan Griffin 7,253 3.69
Socialist Workers Sam Manuel 1,840 0.94
No party Write-ins 745 0.38%
Total votes 196,754 100.00
Voter turnout %
Democratic hold

References

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