1978 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

On November 7, 1978, 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 fourth re-election. All elected members would serve in 96th United States Congress.

1978 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

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Candidate Walter E. Fauntroy Jackson R. Champion
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 76,557 11,677
Percentage 79.59% 12.02%

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, as are all other Representatives and Delegates minus the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, who is elected to a four-year term.

Candidates

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Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his fifth term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Jackson R. Champion and Statehood Party candidate Gregory Rowe who received 12.02% and 4.04%, respectively. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 79.59% of the vote.

Results

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D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1978)
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Walter E. Fauntroy (inc.) 76,557 79.59
Republican Jackson R. Champion 11,677 12.02
DC Statehood Gregory Rowe 3,886 4.04
Socialist Workers Charlotte J. Reavis 1,649 1.71
American Labor Cloid John Green 1,064 1.10
No party Write-ins 1,473 1.53
Total votes 96,306 100.00
Turnout  
Democratic hold

See also

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References

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