Eleanor Holmes Norton, the Democratic delegate representing Washington, D.C. in the House of Representatives, has announced her intention to run for re-election next year, despite growing concerns about her age and effectiveness in Congress.
Norton, who turns 88 this week and currently stands as the oldest member of the House, has served as D.C.’s nonvoting delegate since 1991. Her announcement came during an interview with NBC News, where she questioned why anyone would even ask about her electoral plans.
