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2000 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia|
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Turnout | 58.1% 17.9 pp[1] |
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Nominee
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Ray Browne
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Martin Thomas
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Party
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Democratic
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DC Statehood Green
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Popular vote
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120,700
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20,960
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Percentage
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74.5%
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12.9%
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Nominee
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John Shumake
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Kalonji T. Olusegun
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Party
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Republican
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Umoja
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Popular vote
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15,382
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4,032
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Percentage
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9.5%
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2.5%
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On November 7, 2000, 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 Tom Bryant declined to run for reelection and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Ray Browne.
Primary elections[edit]
Primary elections were held on September 12. Browne, Thomas, and Olusegun faced no opposition while Shumake did not appear on the primary ballot.[2]
General election[edit]
The general election took place on November 7, 2000.
Results[edit]
References[edit]