Eleanor Holmes Norton won’t seek reelection

By Nicholas Wu | 01/26/2026 06:28 AM EST

The 88-year-old Democrat had been facing mounting calls to step down.

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton speaking during a hearing.

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) during a hearing in December. Mark Schiefelbein/AP

Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington’s nonvoting delegate to the House for more than three decades, will not seek a 19th term in office.

Norton’s campaign on Sunday filed a termination notice with the Federal Election Commission, essentially signaling an end to her campaign. She can still file for reelection in the future.

Norton’s spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. NOTUS first reported on the termination filing.

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Norton, 88, has faced mounting questions about her ability to serve in office as she retreated from most public appearances and showed unmistakable signs of frailty when she did speak.

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