LEGISLATIVE · DC · 1971-1991
Walter Fauntroy
DC Delegate to U.S. House · Democrat · District of Columbia
NOTABLE
On the record
First DC Delegate; 20-year tenure; civil rights leader
Background
Walter Fauntroy (Democrat) was District of Columbia's DC Delegate to U.S. House 1971–1991 (20 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Eleanor Holmes Norton. Note: First DC Delegate; 20-year tenure; civil rights leader.
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Others who held this office in District of Columbia
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (1991-present)