1888 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida

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United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 1888
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  1886 November 6, 1888 1890  

Both of Florida's seats to the United States House of Representatives
 Majority partyMinority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election20
Seats won20
Seat changeSteady2.svgSteady2.svg
Popular vote39,83627,134
Percentage59.5%40.5%

The 1888 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held November 6, 1888 for the 51st Congress. These elections were held concurrently with the 1888 Presidential election and election for governor.

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Background

Florida was represented by two Representatives from 1872 through 1900. Since 1884, both Representatives had been Democrats, with the Republicans in permanent minority status, which would not end until 1954.

Election results

Incumbent Charles Dougherty of the 2nd district did not run for re-election.

1888 United States House election results
District Democratic Republican
1st [1] Robert H. M. Davidson (I)19,82467.1%H. R. Benjamin [2] 9,71732.9%
2nd [3] Robert Bullock 20,01253.5%Frederick S. Goodrich17,41746.5%

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References

  1. District 1 results
  2. Source did not give full name
  3. District 2 results