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DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress

After 18 terms, Norton chose not to seek reelection, ending her long tenure as the District of Columbia’s delegate.

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After 18 terms representing Washington, D.C., Eleanor Holmes Norton did not seek reelection, leaving voters with a new delegate race. Robert White won the Democratic primary to replace her and will face Republican Denise Rosado in November.

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Democratic primary winner seeking to replace Norton as D.C. delegate

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration intervened in D.C. affairs

Former president discussed in the context of generational change in the Democratic Party

Republican candidate for D.C. delegate

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president and 2024 presidential candidate

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Eleanor Holmes Norton Declines to Seek Reelection

After 18 terms, Eleanor Holmes Norton is not seeking reelection as Washington, D.C.’s delegate. Robert White won the Democratic primary to replace her. Center outlets describe Norton’s departure as a transition in D.C. representation, with coverage focused on her legacy and the challenges facing the next delegate.

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