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United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 1882 Florida parliamentary no United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 1880 1880 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 1884 1884 Both of Florida's seats to the United States House of Representatives November 7, 1882 Democratic Party (United States) 2 1 1 24,059 50.4% Republican Party (United States) 0 1 1 23,645 49.6% 1868
The 1882 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held November 7 for the 48th Congress
Background
In the previous election, two Democrats had been elected to represent Florida. In the FL 2 2nd district, Republican Horatio Bisbee, Jr. successfully contested the election of Jesse J. Finley (D) and was seated June 1, 1882, so that going in the 1882 elections, Florida was represented by 1 Republican and 1 Democrat.
The 2nd district had been a contentious district in previous elections, with the past 4 elections being contested successfully.
Election results
Both incumbents ran successfully for re-election. In the 2nd district, both contestants had served for part of the 47th Congress.
+1882 United States House election results District Democratic Republican Independent Republican FL 1 1stDistrict 1 results Robert H. M. Davidson (I) 11,246 51.5% Emory F. Skinner 7,029 32.2% Daniel L. McKinnonC. E. Dyke May 16, 1882 (Pensacola Advance Gazette) 2 The Weekly Floridian https://www.newspapers.com/image/893534799/ March 12, 2023 3,547 16.3% FL 2 2ndDistrict 2 results Jesse J. FinleyHad served for part of the 1st session of the 47th Congress 12,813 49.5% Horatio Bisbee, Jr. (I) 13,069 50.5%
This was the last Congressional election in Florida won by a Republican until 1954
1st District
United States House of Representatives election in Florida 1st congressional district, 1882 Florida presidential no November 7, 1882 Democratic Party (United States) 11,246 51.54% Republican Party (United States) 7,029 32.21% 1868 Robert Hamilton McWhorta Davidson.jpg x140px EFSkinner.jpg x140px Emory F. Skinner County Results
Davidson
#c6dbef 40–49%
#9ecae1 50–59%
#6baed6 60–69%
#4292c6 70–79%
#2171b5 80–89%
#084594 90–100%
Skinner
#fc9272 50–59%
#ef3b2c 70–79%
McKinnon
#a1da9b 50–59% 1882 Florida US House 1st District.png Robert H. M. Davidson Daniel Love McKinnon.jpg Daniel L. McKinnon Independent Republican (United States) 3,547 16.25% x140px
+1882 United States House election 1st District resultsDyke C. E. November 28, 1882 Vote for Congressmen in 1880 and 1882 2 The Weekly Floridian https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00086643/00380/images/1 February 28, 2023Dyke C. E. December 19, 1882 Certificate of the Board of State Canvassers 1 The Weekly Floridian https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00086643/00383/images/0 February 28, 2023 Democratic Republican Independent Republican Robert H. M. Davidson (I) 11,246 51.54% Emory F. Skinner 7,029 32.21% Daniel L. McKinnon 3,547 16.25%
Results
County Robert H. M. Davidson Democratic Emory F. Skinner Republican Daniel L. McKinnon Independent Republican Total votes # % # % # %Calhoun 132 50.97% 0 0.00% 127 49.03% 259Escambia 865 37.92% 1,233 54.06% 183 8.02% 2,281Franklin28766.13% 114 26.27% 33 7.60% 434Gadsden75242.15%70.39%1,02557.46%1,784Hernando751 84.76% 135 15.24% 0 0.00% 886Hillsborough 840 81.47% 189 18.33% 2 0.19% 1,031Holmes 240 70.38% 0 0.00% 101 29.62% 341Jackson 1,368 58.61% 604 25.88% 362 15.51% 2,334Jefferson 573 25.94% 1,620 73.34% 16 0.72% 2,209Lafayette 370 94.15% 23 5.85% 0 0.00% 393Leon 630 23.24% 1,511 55.74% 570 21.03% 2,711Levy 669 61.83% 260 24.03% 153 14.14% 1,082Liberty 140 55.34% 0 0.00% 113 44.66% 253Manatee 501 82.81% 103 17.02% 1 0.17% 605Monroe 968 48.64% 548 27.54% 474 23.82% 1,990Polk 481 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 481Santa Rosa 568 62.21% 329 36.04% 16 1.75% 913Taylor 186 62.25% 38 16.74% 3 1.32% 227Wakulla 249 62.25% 151 37.75% 0 0.00% 400Walton 415 59.71% 63 9.06% 217 31.22% 695Washington 261 50.88% 101 19.69% 151 29.43% 513Totals11,24651.54%7,02932.21%3,54716.25%21,822
2nd District
United States House of Representatives election in Florida 2nd congressional district, 1882 Florida presidential no November 7, 1882 Republican Party (United States) 13,069 50.49% Democratic Party (United States) 12,813 49.51% 1868 Bisbee.jpg x140px Brigadier_General_Jesse_J._Finley.jpg x140px Horatio Bisbee, Jr. County Results
Finley
#9ecae1 50–59%
#6baed6 60–69%
#4292c6 70–79%
Bisbee
#fc9272 50–59%
#f46748 60–69% 1882_Florida_US_House_2nd_District.png Jesse J. Finley
+1882 United States House election 2nd District results Democratic RepublicanJesse J. Finley12,81349.51%Horatio Bisbee, Jr. 13,069 50.49%
Results
County Jesse J. Finley Democratic Horatio Bisbee, Jr. Republican Total votes # % # %Alachua 1,332 41.05% 1,913 58.95% 3,245Baker 240 64.17% 134 35.83% 374Bradford 824 75.80% 263 24.20% 1,087Brevard 219 75.78% 70 24.22% 289Clay 345 63.30% 200 36.70% 545Columbia 931 53.48% 810 46.52% 1,741Dade 44 67.69% 21 32.31% 65Duval 1,244 34.77% 2,334 65.23% 3,578Hamilton 648 60.96% 415 39.04% 1,063Madison 998 40.37% 1,474 59.63% 2,472Marion 973 36.76% 1,674 63.24% 2,647Nassau 621 43.58% 804 56.42% 1,425Orange 1,111 69.83% 480 30.17% 1,557Putnam 784 50.35% 773 49.65% 1,557St. Johns 526 62.25% 319 37.75% 845Sumter 713 69.56% 312 30.44% 1,025Suwannee 782 53.89% 669 46.11% 1,451Volusia 484 54.50% 404 45.50% 888Actual Totals12,81949.52%13,06950.48%25,888Official Total12,81349.51%13,06950.49%25,882
See also
United States House of Representatives elections, 1882
References
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