D.C. voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress
Summary
Eleanor Holmes Norton, who served 18 terms as Washington D.C.’s nonvoting representative in Congress, did not run for reelection. At 89 years old, she stepped down amid concerns about her ability to oppose a Republican-controlled Congress and presidency that often challenge the city’s leaders.Key Facts
- Eleanor Holmes Norton represented Washington D.C. in Congress for 18 terms.
- She was a nonvoting delegate, meaning she could not vote on final laws in Congress.
- Norton decided not to run again in the latest election.
- She is 89 years old.
- Norton faced challenges working against a Republican-led Congress and president.
- Washington D.C. voters pick local leaders, but Congress controls the city’s laws and budget.
- This marks a major change for D.C. voters after a generation with Norton as their delegate.
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