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1986 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
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District of Columbia Presidential 1984 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia 1988 November 4, 1986 x150px Walter E. Fauntroy District of Columbia Democratic State Committee 101,604 80.09% x150px Mary L. H. King District of Columbia Republican Party 17,643 13.91% Delegate Walter E. Fauntroy District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Walter E. Fauntroy District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
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On November 4, 1986, 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).1986 Election Results for U.S. Senate and the. U.S. House of Representatives https://www.fec.gov/documents/1549/federalelections86.pdf FEC 2025-10-13 He won his eighth re-election. All elected members would serve in 100th United States Congress.
The delegate is elected for two-year terms.
Candidates
Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his ninth term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Mary King and D.C. Statehood Party candidate Julie McCall, who received 13.91% and 4.83%, respectively. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 80.09% of the vote.
Results
D.C. At Large Congressional District Election (1986)
District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
Walter E. Fauntroy (inc.)
101,604
80.09
District of Columbia Republican Party
Mary L. H. King
17,643
13.91
D.C. Statehood Party
Julie McCall
6,122
4.83
(Write-ins)
Write-ins
1,486
1.17
126,855
100.00
District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
See also
United States House of Representatives elections in the District of Columbia
References
United States House
District of Columbia
1986