Florence Pendleton Democratic Florence Pendleton Democratic The 2000 United States Shadow Senator election in the District of Columbia took place on November 7, 2000, to elect a shadow member to the United States Senate to represent the District of Columbia.

The member was only recognized by the District of Columbia and not officially sworn or seated by the United States Senate.

Incumbent Shadow Senator Florence Pendleton won reelection to a third term with virtually no opposition.

Pendleton faced no opposition in the Democratic primary.

Janet Helms, the Republican nominee, withdrew prior to the election.