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1980 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia|
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On November 4, 1980, 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 fifth re-election. All elected members would serve in
97th United States Congress.
The delegate is elected for two-year terms.
Candidates
Walter E. Fauntroy, a
Democrat, sought re-election for his sixth term to the
United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by
Republican challenger Robert J. Roehr and
D.C. Statehood Party candidate Josephine D. Butler who received 14.02% and 9.55%, respectively. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 74.44% of the vote.
Results
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