On November 4, 2008, the District of Columbia 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 Mike Panetta won election to a second term.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 9, 2008
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Statehood Green primary
- Joyce Robinson-Paul, perennial candidate
Results
Other primaries
A Republican primary was held but no candidates filed and only 248 write-in votes were cast.
General election
The general election took place on November 4, 2008.
Results
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