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

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.

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

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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

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.^[1] 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