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

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

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November 2, 1982

1984 →


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

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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

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