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1982 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

1982 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

← 1980 November 2, 1982 1984 →
 
Candidate Walter E. Fauntroy John West
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 93,422 17,242
Percentage 83.01% 15.32%

Delegate before election

Walter E. Fauntroy
Democratic

Elected Delegate

Walter E. Fauntroy
Democratic

Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.

On November 2, 1982, 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 sixth re-election. All elected members would serve in 98th United States Congress.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates

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Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his seventh term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger John West who received 15.32%. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 83.01% of the vote.

Results

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D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1982)
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Walter E. Fauntroy (inc.) 93,422 83.01
Republican John West 17,242 15.32
No party Write-ins 1,879 1.67
Total votes 112,543 100.00
Turnout  
Democratic hold

See also

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References

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