Eleanor Holmes Norton Ends Reelection Bid After 35 Years

Washington, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, an 88-year-old Democrat who has represented the nation's capital in Congress for 35 years, has ended her reelection campaign, according to a termination report filed with the Federal Election Commission on Sunday.

The filing signals the conclusion of Norton's bid for a 19th term in the 2026 election, where she would have sought to continue her role as the nonvoting representative for the District of Columbia. Norton, the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives, has introduced legislation, served on committees and advocated for D.C.'s interests since taking office in 1991. Her office has not issued an official statement on the decision, though the report indicates the campaign will no longer receive or spend funds.

Norton's tenure has been marked by significant achievements for the district, including securing federal pension relief in the 1990s that addressed billions in unfunded liabilities during a financial crisis. She also led efforts to establish the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant program, providing up to $10,000 annually for public college students outside the district and support for those at historically...