On November 6, 2018, the
District of Columbia
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held a
U.S. House of Representatives election for its
shadow representative. Unlike
its non-voting delegate, the shadow representative is only recognized by the district and is not officially sworn or seated. Incumbent Shadow Representative
Franklin Garcia
Franklin Garcia (born May 24, 1969) is an American politician and three-term Shadow congressperson, shadow member of the United States House of Representatives, U.S. House of Representatives from the District of Columbia, serving from January 201 ...
won reelection unopposed.
Primary elections
Democratic primary
Candidates
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Franklin Garcia
Franklin Garcia (born May 24, 1969) is an American politician and three-term Shadow congressperson, shadow member of the United States House of Representatives, U.S. House of Representatives from the District of Columbia, serving from January 201 ...
, incumbent Shadow Representative (since 2015)
Results
Other primaries
The
Republican
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Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
,
Libertarian
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, and
D.C. Statehood Green parties all held primaries, but no candidates declared.
Other candidates
Independent write-in candidate Erik Metzroth was the only opposition to Franklin Garcia. Metzroth campaigned alleging that Garcia had done too little to advance the cause of DC statehood. Metzroth also criticized local media for not reporting on his campaign.
The final number of write-in votes cast for Metzroth was unreported.
Write-in
*Erik Metzroth (not recognized as candidate by Board of Elections)
General election
The general election took place on November 6, 2018. Garcia was the only candidate on the ballot and won reelection to a third term.
Results
References
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Washington, D.C., Shadow Representative elections
2018 elections in Washington, D.C.