Delegates To The United States House of Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|
| District created: March 4, 1871 | |||
| Vacant | March 4, 1871 – April 21, 1871 |
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| Norton P. Chipman | Republican | April 21, 1871 – March 3, 1875 |
Seat eliminated |
| Seat eliminated | March 4, 1875 | ||
| Seat recreated | September 22, 1970 | ||
| Vacant | September 22, 1970 – March 23, 1971 |
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| Walter E. Fauntroy | Democratic | March 23, 1971 – January 3, 1991 |
Won special election Retired to run for Mayor of Washington, D.C. |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | January 3, 1991 – Present |
First elected 1990 |
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