1982 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

1982 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

November 2, 1982

Candidate Walter E. Fauntroy John West Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 93,422 17,242 Percentage 83.01% 15.32%

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, 1982, 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 sixth re-election. All elected members would serve in 98th United States Congress.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates

Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his seventh term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger John West who received 15.32%. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 83.01% of the vote.

Results

D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1982)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Walter E. Fauntroy (inc.)	93,422	83.01
	Republican	John West	17,242	15.32
	No party	Write-ins	1,879	1.67
Total votes			112,543	100.00
Turnout
	Democratic hold

See also

• United States House of Representatives elections in the District of Columbia