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

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

← 1976 November 7, 1978 1980 →
 
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.

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.

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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