United States House of Representatives election in Florida, 1850

United States House of Representatives election in Florida, 1850
Florida
October 7, 1850
Florida's single seat to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Whig Democratic
Last election 1 0
Seats won 1 0
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 4,531 4,050
Percentage 52.8% 47.2%

The election to the United States House of Representatives in Florida for the 32nd Congress was held October 7, 1850

Background

A single Whig, Edward C. Cabell, had been elected in 1846 and re-elected in 1848 to fill Florida's at-large seat in the House of Representatives.

Election results

Edward C. Cabell ran for re-election. This was the last election won by Cabell, and the last federal election won by any Whig in Florida.

1850 United States House election results[1]
Whig Democratic
Edward C. Cabell (I) 4,531 52.8% John Beard 4,050 47.2%

See also

References

  1. ↑ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
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