Ballot question - what’s the difference between these offices?

[Anonymous]

Delegate to the US House of Representatives from DC

and

United States Representative

I found that the US Rep is the “shadow” rep, which is what I thought Norton is, but I see that she is in fact the delegate.

Can someone explain the difference in these offices?

[jsteele]

The Delegate is the official position that is currently held by Norton. The Shadow Representative position is basically a lobbying position to work for DC statehood. The shadow rep doesn't actually participate in Congress.