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Concern Grows for Norton as Re-Election Campaign Continues

6/11/2025

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Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, is pushing forward with her re-election campaign, even as doubts about her effectiveness grow. At a recent gala, her struggle to speak resonated with attendees, sparking concern about her diminishing role in Congress. Colleagues are quietly urging her to step aside, advocating for fresh leadership to better serve D.C.'s overlooked constituents.

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Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, is pushing forward with her re-election campaign, even as doubts about her effectiveness grow. At a recent gala, her struggle to speak resonated with attendees, sparking concern about her diminishing role in Congress. Colleagues are quietly urging her to step aside, advocating for fresh leadership to better serve D.C.'s overlooked constituents.