1882 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida

The 1882 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held November 7 for the 48th Congress

United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 1882

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Both of Florida's seats to the United States House of Representatives
  First party Second party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 2 0
Seats won 1 1
Seat change Decrease 1 Increase 1
Popular vote 24,059 23,645
Percentage 50.4% 49.6%

Background

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In the previous election, two Democrats had been elected to represent Florida. In the 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

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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
1st[1] Robert H. M. Davidson (I) 11,246 51.5% Emory F. Skinner 7,029 32.2% Daniel L. McKinnon[2] 3,547 16.3%
2nd[3] Jesse J. Finley[4] 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

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United States House of Representatives election in Florida 1st congressional district, 1882
 
November 7, 1882
     
Nominee Robert H. M. Davidson Emory F. Skinner
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 11,246 7,029
Percentage 51.54% 32.21%

   
Nominee Daniel L. McKinnon
Party Independent Republican
Popular vote 3,547
Percentage 16.25%

 
County Results
1882 United States House election 1st District results[5][6]
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

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County[5][6] 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% 259
Escambia 865 37.92% 1,233 54.06% 183 8.02% 2,281
Franklin 287 66.13% 114 26.27% 33 7.60% 434
Gadsden 752 42.15% 7 0.39% 1,025 57.46% 1,784
Hernando 751 84.76% 135 15.24% 0 0.00% 886
Hillsborough 840 81.47% 189 18.33% 2 0.19% 1,031
Holmes 240 70.38% 0 0.00% 101 29.62% 341
Jackson 1,368 58.61% 604 25.88% 362 15.51% 2,334
Jefferson 573 25.94% 1,620 73.34% 16 0.72% 2,209
Lafayette 370 94.15% 23 5.85% 0 0.00% 393
Leon 630 23.24% 1,511 55.74% 570 21.03% 2,711
Levy 669 61.83% 260 24.03% 153 14.14% 1,082
Liberty 140 55.34% 0 0.00% 113 44.66% 253
Manatee 501 82.81% 103 17.02% 1 0.17% 605
Monroe 968 48.64% 548 27.54% 474 23.82% 1,990
Polk 481 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 481
Santa Rosa 568 62.21% 329 36.04% 16 1.75% 913
Taylor 186 62.25% 38 16.74% 3 1.32% 227
Wakulla 249 62.25% 151 37.75% 0 0.00% 400
Walton 415 59.71% 63 9.06% 217 31.22% 695
Washington 261 50.88% 101 19.69% 151 29.43% 513
Totals 11,246 51.54% 7,029 32.21% 3,547 16.25% 21,822

2nd District

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United States House of Representatives election in Florida 2nd congressional district, 1882
 
November 7, 1882
     
Nominee Horatio Bisbee, Jr. Jesse J. Finley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 13,069 12,813
Percentage 50.49% 49.51%

 
County Results
1882 United States House election 2nd District results[6]
Democratic Republican
Jesse J. Finley 12,813 49.51% Horatio Bisbee, Jr. 13,069 50.49%

Results

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County[5][6] Jesse J. Finley
Democratic
Horatio Bisbee, Jr.
Republican
Total votes
# % # %
Alachua 1,332 41.05% 1,913 58.95% 3,245
Baker 240 64.17% 134 35.83% 374
Bradford 824 75.80% 263 24.20% 1,087
Brevard 219 75.78% 70 24.22% 289
Clay 345 63.30% 200 36.70% 545
Columbia 931 53.48% 810 46.52% 1,741
Dade 44 67.69% 21 32.31% 65
Duval 1,244 34.77% 2,334 65.23% 3,578
Hamilton 648 60.96% 415 39.04% 1,063
Madison 998 40.37% 1,474 59.63% 2,472
Marion 973 36.76% 1,674 63.24% 2,647
Nassau 621 43.58% 804 56.42% 1,425
Orange 1,111 69.83% 480 30.17% 1,557
Putnam 784 50.35% 773 49.65% 1,557
St. Johns 526 62.25% 319 37.75% 845
Sumter 713 69.56% 312 30.44% 1,025
Suwannee 782 53.89% 669 46.11% 1,451
Volusia 484 54.50% 404 45.50% 888
Actual Totals 12,819 49.52% 13,069 50.48% 25,888
Official Total[5] 12,813 49.51% 13,069 50.49% 25,882

See also

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References

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  1. ^ District 1 results
  2. ^ C. E., Dyke (May 16, 1882). "(Pensacola Advance Gazette)". The Weekly Floridian. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  3. ^ District 2 results
  4. ^ Had served for part of the 1st session of the 47th Congress
  5. ^ a b c d Dyke, C. E. (November 28, 1882). "Vote for Congressmen in 1880 and 1882". The Weekly Floridian. p. 2. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d Dyke, C. E. (December 19, 1882). "Certificate of the Board of State Canvassers". The Weekly Floridian. p. 1. Retrieved February 28, 2023.