D.C. Candidates Compete for Congressional Seat

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has served as D.C.’s nonvoting congressional representative for over 30 years, plans to retire at the end of her term. Despite President Donald Trump not being up for election, his influence is a central issue in the race to fill Norton’s position. Candidates are focusing on him and his Republican allies as a significant part of their campaigns.

The common ground among the candidates is their agreement on the primary issues: the presidency and the pursuit of D.C. statehood. This shared stance means candidates are working to set themselves apart in other ways to attract voters.