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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

Background

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

This was the last Congressional election in Florida won by a Republican until 1954

1st District

Results

2nd District

Results

See also

References