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 |
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| First party | Second party | | | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Last election | 2 | 0 | Seats won | 1 | 1 | Seat change | 1 | 1 | Popular vote | 24,059 | 23,645 | Percentage | 50.4% | 49.6% | |
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 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 |
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
United States House of Representatives election in Florida 1st congressional district, 1882
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| | | 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 Davidson 40–49% 50–59% 60–69% 70–79% 80–89% 90–100% | Skinner 50–59% 70–79% McKinnon 50–59% | |
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
County[5][6] | Robert H. M. Davidson Democratic | Emory F. Skinner Republican | Daniel L. McKinnon Independent Republican | Total votes |
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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
United States House of Representatives election in Florida 2nd congressional district, 1882
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County Results Finley 50–59% 60–69% 70–79% | Bisbee 50–59% 60–69% | |
Results
County[5][6] | Jesse J. Finley Democratic | Horatio Bisbee, Jr. Republican | Total votes |
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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
References
- ^ District 1 results
- ^ C. E., Dyke (May 16, 1882). "(Pensacola Advance Gazette)". The Weekly Floridian. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ District 2 results
- ^ Had served for part of the 1st session of the 47th Congress
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.