2004 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
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On November 2, 2004, 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 coincided with the presidential election in 2004.
Candidates
Incumbent Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, sought re-election for an 8th full term to the United States House of Representatives. Norton was opposed in this election by Republican Party challenger Michael Andrew Monroe who received 8.27%, resulting in Norton being re-elected with 91.33% of the vote.
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