On November 7, 1972, 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), who won his first re-election after winning the special election in the previous year. All elected members would serve in the 93rd United States Congress.
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, except 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. He was opposed in this election by Republican challenger William Chin-Lee, who received 25.12%, and D.C. Statehood Party candidate Charles I. Cassell, who received 11.92%. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 60.64% of the vote.
Results
See also United States House of Representatives elections in the District of Columbia
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