1972 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia
The 1972 congressional election for the Delegate from the District of Columbia was held on November 7, 1972. The winner of the race was Walter E. Fauntroy (D), who won his first re-election after winning the special election in the previous year. All elected members would serve in 93rd United States Congress.
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Elections in the District of Columbia |
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The non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the District of Columbia is elected for two-year terms, as are all other Representatives and Delegates minus the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, who is elected to a four-year term.
Candidates
Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his second term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger William Chin-Lee who received 25.12%, and Statehood Party candidate Charles I. Cassell who received 11.92%. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 60.64% of the vote.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Walter E. Fauntroy (Incumbent) | 95,300 | 60.64 | |
Republican | William Chin-Lee | 39,487 | 25.12 | |
D.C. Statehood | Charles I. Cassell | 18,730 | 11.92 | |
Independent | David H. Dabney | 2,514 | 1.60 | |
Socialist Workers | Herman Fagg | 1,133 | 0.72 | |
Total votes | 157,164 | 100.00 | ||
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Democratic hold | ||||