1984 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

On November 6, 1984, 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 seventh re-election. All elected members would serve in 99th United States Congress.

1984 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

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Candidate Walter E. Fauntroy
Party Democratic
Popular vote 154,583
Percentage 95.56%

Delegate before election

Walter E. Fauntroy
Democratic

Elected Delegate

Walter E. Fauntroy
Democratic

Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates

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Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his eighth term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was completely unopposed in this election, although some voters still chose to write in other names. Fauntroy was nevertheless re-elected with over 95% of the vote.

Results

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D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1984)
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Walter E. Fauntroy (inc.) 154,583 95.56
No party Write-ins 7,188 4.44
Total votes 161,771 100.00
Turnout  
Democratic hold

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