2002 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

On November 2, 2002, 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 incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton (D).

2002 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

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CandidateEleanor Holmes NortonPatt Kidd
PartyDemocraticIndependent
Popular vote119,2687,733
Percentage93.01%6.03%

Results by ward:
  Norton—>90%
  Norton—80–90%

Delegate before election

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic

Elected Delegate

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic

Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates

Incumbent Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought re-election for a 7th full term to the United States House of Representatives. Norton was opposed in this election by independent challenger Pat Kidd who received 6.03%, resulting in Norton being re-elected with 93.01% of the vote.

Results

D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (2002)[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticEleanor Holmes Norton (inc.) 119,268 93.01
IndependentPat Kidd7,7336.03
No partyOthers1,2320.96
Total votes128,233 100.00
Turnout 
Democratic hold

See also

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