1884_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Florida

1884 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida

1884 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida

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The 1884 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held on November 4 for the 49th Congress. These elections were held at the same time as the presidential election and the election for governor.

Quick Facts Both of Florida's seats to the United States House of Representatives, Majority party ...

Background

The 1882 elections had sent one Democrat and one Republican to the House to represent Florida. That would prove to be the last Congressional election won by a Republican in Florida until 1954.

Election results

Both incumbents ran for re-election, one of whom was re-elected. One seat changed from Republican to Democratic control

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1st District

Quick Facts Nominee, Party ...
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Results

More information County, Robert H. M. Davidson Democratic ...

2nd District

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Results

More information County, Charles Dougherty Democratic ...

See also


References

  1. Dorr, J. W. (November 11, 1886). "Congressional Vote". The Weekly Floridian. p. 2. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  2. Borr, J. W. (December 9, 1884). "Certificate of the Board of State Canvassers". The Weekly Floridian. p. 1. Retrieved March 15, 2023.

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