Why was paula Hawkins won the senate seat in Washington dc?

As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, Paula Hawkins did not win a Senate seat in Washington, D.C. However, she was a prominent political figure who served as a U.S. Senator from Florida from 1981 to 1987. If there have been any recent developments regarding her or new elections, I would not be aware of them. Please verify with current news sources for the latest information.