2010 United States House of Representatives election in the United States Virgin Islands

The 2010 Congressional election for Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the United States Virgin Islands was held on November 2, 2010.

2010 United States House of Representatives election in the United States Virgin Islands

November 2, 2010

Nominee Donna Christian-Christensen Jeffrey Moorhead Vince Danet Party Democratic Independent Republican Popular vote 18,584 4,880 2,223 Percentage 71.22% 18.70% 8.52%

Representative before election Donna Christian-Christensen Democratic Elected Representative Donna Christian-Christensen Democratic

The non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives from the United States Virgin Islands is elected for two-year terms. The winner of the race served in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011 until January 3, 2013. The election was part of the 2010 U.S. House of Representatives election and coincided with other local elections in the Virgin Islands, including the 2010 gubernatorial race.

Election

Candidates

Incumbent U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate Donna Christian-Christensen, a Democrat, formally announced her campaign for re-election on Sunday, July 25, 2010.[1] Christensen, who had held the seat since 1997, ran unopposed in 2008. In 2010, Christensen was challenged by Republican Vincent Emile Danet and two independent candidates – Guillaume Mimoun and Jeffrey Moorhead, a Saint Croix attorney.[2]

Election results

Incumbent Del. Donna Christian-Christensen easily won re-election to another term, taking 18,584, or 71.2% of the total votes cast in the election.[2] Independent candidate Jeffrey Moorhead placed second with 4,880 votes.[2] Republican Vincent Danet came in third place with 2,223 votes, while independent candidate Guillaume Mimoun came in fourth place with 397 votes.[2]

Election results, U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate to the United States House of Representatives, November 2, 2010[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Donna Christian-Christensen	18,584	71.22
	Independent	Jeffrey Moorhead	4,880	18.70
	Republican	Vince Danet	2,223	8.52
	Independent	Guillaume Mimoun	397	1.52
	Independent	Write In candidates	11	.04
Total votes			26,095	100
	Democratic hold

References

1. Kossler, Bill (2010-07-26). "Gubernatorial Challengers Pick Running Mates". St. Croix Source. Archived from the original on 2010-07-28. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
2. Pancham, Ananta (2010-10-02). "DeJongh-Francis to Return for Second Term". St. Thomas Source. Archived from the original on 2010-11-06. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
3. http://www.vivote.gov/sites/default/files/Unofficial%20General%202010%20Tally%20Results.pdf