1996 United States Shadow Senator election in the District of Columbia

The 1996 United States Shadow Senator election in the District of Columbia took place on November 11, 1996, to elect a shadow member to the United States Senate to represent the District of Columbia. The member was only recognized by the District of Columbia and not officially sworn or seated by the United States Senate. Incumbent Shadow Senator Jesse Jackson decided not to run for reelection. Local ANC Commissioner and lawyer Paul Strauss easily won the primary against little-known Eduardo Burkhart and also won the general election.

Primary elections
Party primaries took place on September 10, 1996.

Candidates

 * Paul Strauss, lawyer and ANC Commissioner
 * Eduardo Burkhart

Declined

 * Jesse Jackson, incumbent Shadow Senator

General election
Strauss faced Republican Gloria R. Corn, and Umoja candidate George Pope. As is usual for Democrats in the District, Strauss won in a landslide.

Candidates

 * Paul Strauss (Democratic)
 * Gloria R. Corn (Republican)
 * George Pope (Umoja)