1996 United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia

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.

Candidates

 * Sabrina Sojourner, management consultant

Declined to run

 * John Capozzi, incumbent Shadow Representative (Ran for City Council at-large)

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.

Republican

 * Gloria Corn, writer and candidate for Shadow Representative in 1992

General election
The general election took place on November 15.