1988 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

1988 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

November 8, 1988

Candidate Walter Fauntroy Ron Evans Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 121,817 22,936 Percentage 71.27% 13.42%   Candidate Alvin C. Frost David H. Dabney Party DC Statehood Independent Popular vote 13,802 10,449 Percentage 8.07% 6.11%

Delegate before election Walter Fauntroy Democratic Elected Delegate Walter Fauntroy Democratic

On November 8, 1988, 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 ninth re-election. All elected members would serve in 101st United States Congress.

The delegate is elected for two-year terms.

Candidates

Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his tenth and final term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Ron Evans and D.C. Statehood Party candidate Alvin C. Frost, who received 13.42% and 8.07%, respectively. Independent candidate David H. Dabney also participated and received 6.11%. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 71.27% of the vote.

Results

D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1988)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Walter E. Fauntroy (inc.)	121,817	71.27
	Republican	Ron Evans	22,936	13.42
	DC Statehood	Alvin C. Frost	13,802	8.07
	Independent	David H. Dabney	10,449	6.11
	No party	Write-ins	1,929	1.13
Total votes			170,933	100.00
Turnout
	Democratic hold

See also

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