Retirement of Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton Spurs Race for D.C.’s Non-Voting House Seat

District of Columbia Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton announced her retirement from the House, igniting a competitive race for the non-voting seat on Capitol Hill. Norton, who has represented D.C. since 1991, is 88 years old and had faced increasing calls to step down.

The Democratic primary features prominent figures like Robert White, an at-large councilmember and former mayoral candidate, and Brooke Pinto, a city councilmember. These candidates have emerged as leaders in a crowded field.

On the Republican side, Denise Rosado, an attorney, is the presumptive nominee. This primary election introduces a ranked choice voting system for the first time in the district. The polls are scheduled to close at 8 p.m. EDT.