Summary
Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has served as the District of Columbia's delegate in Congress since 1991, will not seek reelection. She has been a major figure in representing Washington D.C. residents for many years.
Key Facts
- Eleanor Holmes Norton has been the D.C. delegate to Congress for 18 terms.
- She started serving as a delegate in 1991.
- Norton is 88 years old.
- She is known for her role in the Civil Rights Movement.
- Her decision to stop running for office ends a long public service career.
- Questions about her effectiveness arose during the Trump administration's actions in D.C.
