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Former Top Aide Trent Holbrook Launches Bid for D.C. Delegate Seat

Holbrook’s move follows months of concern over Eleanor Holmes Norton’s health, fundraising and reelection prospects.

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., speaks during a hearing of the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Capitol Hill, Washington DC, on December 16, 2025.
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Overview

  • Holbrook, Norton’s former senior legislative counsel, filed FEC papers on Monday and announced his campaign on Wednesday.
  • He says he is not running against Norton personally but argues her campaign would not be competitive, citing doubts about her ability to run effectively.
  • Norton, 88, has signaled she intends to remain in office even as aides have walked back statements about a reelection bid.
  • NOTUS reported her campaign raised just over $3,000 in the third quarter of 2025, had under $6,500 cash on hand, and owed $90,000 she personally loaned the committee.
  • A crowded primary is taking shape with D.C. Council members Brooke Pinto and Robert C. White Jr. among declared candidates for the nonvoting House seat.