Overview

• Norton has publicly declared her intention to seek another term as the nonvoting congressional delegate for the District of Columbia in the 2026 election cycle
• Her team is holding internal discussions with family members and trusted advisers before formally launching her campaign
• Prominent Democrats such as Donna Brazile have voiced that it may be time for fresh leadership as Norton nears her 88th birthday and registers frequent absences on the House floor
• Councilwoman Christina Henderson and other local officials have criticized Norton’s level of engagement, warning that the district has become reactive rather than proactive in Congress
• The city faces a $1 billion shortfall in its 2025 budget after Congress failed to pass a stopgap funding measure and Norton’s own misheard ‘no’ on a fix underscored questions about her effectiveness