1976 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

1976 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

← 1974 November 2, 1976 1978 →
 
Candidate Walter E. Fauntroy Daniel L. Hall Louis S. Aronica
Party Democratic Republican DC Statehood
Popular vote 12,149 1,566 1,076
Percentage 77.18% 9.95% 6.84%

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, 1976, 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 third re-election. The election was notable for having a record-low turnout, as less than 16,000 voters cast their ballot in this election. This was the lowest recorded turnout for an election to this office. All elected members would serve in 95th United States Congress.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms, as are all other representatives and delegates minus the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, who is elected to a four-year term.


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