1986 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

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1986 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
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  1984 November 4, 1986 1988  
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Candidate Walter E. Fauntroy Mary L. H. King
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote101,60417,643
Percentage80.09%13.91%

Delegate before election

Walter E. Fauntroy
Democratic

Elected Delegate

Walter E. Fauntroy
Democratic

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Map of the District of Columbia At-Large district.

On November 4, 1986, 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 eighth re-election. All elected members would serve in 100th United States Congress.

Contents

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates

Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his ninth term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Mary King and D.C. Statehood Party candidate Julie McCall, who received 13.91% and 4.83%, respectively. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 80.09% of the vote.

Results

D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1986)
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Walter E. Fauntroy (inc.) 101,604 80.09
Republican Mary L. H. King17,64313.91
DC Statehood Julie McCall6,1224.83
No partyWrite-ins1,4861.17
Total votes126,855 100.00
Turnout  
Democratic hold

See also

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