Summary
Eleanor Holmes Norton, the delegate for the District of Columbia in Congress, announced she will retire at the end of her current term. Norton, age 88, has been representing Washington, D.C., since 1991 and is known for her advocacy for D.C. statehood. The announcement follows speculation about her health and future plans.
Key Facts
- Eleanor Holmes Norton is the nonvoting delegate for Washington, D.C., in Congress.
- She announced her retirement after serving over 36 years on Capitol Hill.
- Norton has been a strong advocate for D.C. becoming a state.
- She has represented Washington, D.C., since 1991.
- She made her retirement announcement through a post on social media platform X.
- There has been recent speculation about her health and future career plans.
- Norton is 88 years old.
