On November 15, 1996, the District of Columbia held a U.S. House of Representatives election for its shadow representative. Unlike its non-voting delegate, the shadow representative is only recognized by the district and is not officially sworn or seated. One-term incumbent John Capozzi declined to run for reelection and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Sabrina Sojourner.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 10.
Democratic primary Candidates Sabrina Sojourner, management consultant
Declined to run John Capozzi, incumbent Shadow Representative (Ran for City Council at-large)
Results
Other primaries Primaries were held for the Republican, Statehood, and Umoja parties but no candidates were on the ballot and only write-in votes were cast.
Other candidates Republican Gloria Corn, writer and candidate for Shadow Representative in 1992
General election The general election took place on November 15.
Results
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