On November 6, 2012, the District of Columbia held a U.S. House of Representatives election for its shadow representative. Unlike its non-voting delegate, the shadow representative is only recognized by the district and is not officially sworn or seated. Incumbent Shadow Representative Mike Panetta declined to run for a fourth term. Nate Bennett-Fleming was elected in his place.
Primary elections were held on April 3, 2012.
Republican and Statehood Green primaries were held but no candidates appeared on the ballot.
The general election took place on November 6, 2012.