D.C. delegate in Congress insists for second time she’s running for re-election. Her office again says no decision yet.
WASHINGTON – Eleanor Holmes Norton and Washington, a non -lollipop in the House of Representatives, told NBC News on Wednesday that she would seek another state in Congress.
Soon after, her office walked on the notes.
This was the second time that this month happened.
to talk To NBC news on Wednesday, Norton said, “Yes, I will nominate for his re -election.”
Norton spokesman later I told Axius This “no decision has been taken” about the search for another period.
Norton’s office did not immediately respond to the request for comment.
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The conflicting responses from Norton and its staff are a similar announcement earlier this month.
On June 10, Norton said she intends to seek to re -election, Tell NBC news, “I am going to run.” She also ignored the critics who raised questions about whether she should search for another period, saying: “I don’t know why anyone asks me.”
Hours later, the Norton office said it wanted to run again, but she was “in conversations with her family and friends and the closest consultant to report what is better.”
Questions about Norton’s future come in a pivotal moment on two fronts. Republican -led Congress She seeks to impose her will Washington should cancel local laws regarding police and voting, and some city leaders asked whether Norton is The right person to lead the reaction. At the same time, the Democrats are in the midst of Account more than age and strength After President Joe Biden’s fateful attempt to run for his re -election last year and the death of three Democrats in the House of Representatives this year.
In 88, Norton is one of the oldest members of Congress.
similar Misunderstanding on the re -election plans She signed with Senator Diane Vincenin from California, who was at the time at the time the longest service, and its employees after a statement She announced her retirement. Vincents served in the Senate even She died in 2023 at the age of 90.
Norton has worked in the House of Representatives since 1991. Before elected Congress, President Jimmy Carter appointed her as the first woman to chair the employment opportunities in the United States, in 1977.
Sahel Kapoor of Washington, Zoe Richards from New York.
