Moreland, the incumbent Shadow Representative and inaugural office-holder, was challenged in the Democratic primary by John Capozzi.

In September 1990, prior to his first election, news broke that Moreland had not filed federal or district taxes for at least five years.

In February 1991, Moreland failed to appear at a court hearing over an unpaid loan made to purchase a 1983 Jaguar.

He claimed Moreland's focus on community organizing was unsuccessful and the cause of statehood would be better served with more time spent on Capitol Hill lobbying legislators.

During the campaign, Corn opposed statehood and said that if elected she would work to get more budget autonomy for DC as well as increased federal funding for anti-crime efforts.