2008 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
# 2008 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

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On November 4, 2008, 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 incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton (D).

The delegate is elected for two-year terms. This election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

## Candidates

Incumbent Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought re-election for a 10th full term to the United States House of Representatives. She launched her re-election campaign with an announcement at the Eastern Market playground on May 10, 2008.

Norton was opposed by Green Party candidate Maude Hills and Seth Dellinger, a candidate for the Socialist Workers Party. The incumbent won reelection with over 85% of the vote.

## Results

District of Columbia's at-large congressional district election, 2008 :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Democratic | Eleanor Norton (inc.) | 228,376 | 92.28 |
| | DC Statehood Green | Maude Hills | 16,693 | 6.75 |
| | Write-ins | | 2,402 | 0.97 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 247,471 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
