United States Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia, 2000|
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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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The 2000 Shadow Representative election in the District of Columbia took place on November 7, 2000, to elect a shadow member to the United States House of Representatives to represent the District of Columbia. Unlike non-voting delegates, the Shadow Representative is only recognized by the District of Columbia 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
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
The general election took place on November 7, 2000.
Results
References