The 1890 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on November 4, 1890 to select seven
Representatives for two-year terms from the state of
South Carolina
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. Two
Democratic incumbents were re-elected, one
Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
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incumbent was defeated, and the four open seats were retained by the Democrats. The composition of the state delegation after the election was solely Democratic.
1st congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
Samuel Dibble
Samuel Dibble (September 16, 1837 – September 16, 1913) was a lawyer, educator and U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
Birth and childhood
Samuel Dibble was born in Charleston, South Carolina, the oldest son of Philander Virgil (1808-1 ...
of the
1st congressional district, in office since 1883, declined to seek re-election.
William H. Brawley was nominated by the Democrats and he defeated Republican challenger William D. Crum in the general election.
General election results
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2nd congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
George D. Tillman
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George Dionysius Tillman (August 21, 1826 – February 2, 1902) was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician from ...
of the
2nd congressional district, in office since 1883, defeated Republican challenger Seymour E. Smith.
General election results
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3rd congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
James S. Cothran
James Sproull Cothran (August 8, 1830 – December 5, 1897) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. He served for two terms from 1887 to 1891.
Biography
James Sproull Cothran was born ...
of the
3rd congressional district, in office since 1887, declined to seek re-election.
George Johnstone won the Democratic primary and defeated Republican John R. Tolbert in the general election.
Democratic primary
General election results
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4th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
William H. Perry of the
4th congressional district, in office since 1885, declined to seek re-election.
George W. Shell won the Democratic primary and defeated Republican J.F. Ensor in the general election.
Democratic primary
General election results
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5th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
John J. Hemphill
John James Hemphill (August 25, 1849 – May 11, 1912) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, cousin of William Huggins Brawley, nephew of John Hemphill and great-uncle of Robert Witherspoon Hemphill.
Born in Chester, South Caro ...
of the
5th congressional district, in office since 1883, defeated Republican challenger G.G. Alexander.
General election results
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6th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
George W. Dargan
George William Dargan (May 11, 1841 – June 29, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, great-grandson of Lemuel Benton.
Biography
Born at "Sleepy Hollow," near Darlington, South Carolina, Dargan attended the schools of his nativ ...
of the
6th congressional district, in office since 1883, declined to seek re-election.
Eli T. Stackhouse
Eli Thomas Stackhouse (March 27, 1824 – June 14, 1892) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina and an officer in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War.
Biography
Stackhouse was born in Little Rock, ...
was nominated by the Democrats and defeated Republican challenger Edmund H. Deas.
General election results
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7th congressional district
Incumbent Republican Congressman
Thomas E. Miller
Thomas Ezekiel Miller (June 17, 1849 – April 8, 1938) was an American educator, lawyer and politician. After being elected as a state legislator in South Carolina, he was one of only five African Americans elected to Congress from the Sou ...
of the
7th congressional district, in office since 1890, was defeated by Democratic challenger
William Elliott.
General election results
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Independent Republican
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Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
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See also
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United States House of Representatives elections, 1890
The 1890 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of President of the United States, President Benjamin Harrison's term.
A stagnant economy which became worse after the Panic of 1890, combined with a lack of suppor ...
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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1890
The 1890 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 4, to elect the governor of South Carolina. Ben Tillman was nominated by the Democrats and easily won the general election against A.C. Haskell to become the 84th gov ...
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South Carolina's congressional districts
There are currently seven United States congressional districts in South Carolina. There have been as few as four and as many as nine congressional districts in South Carolina. The and the were lost after the United States Census, 1840, 1840 C ...
References
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*"Supplemental Report of the Secretary of State to the General Assembly of South Carolina." ''Reports and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina at the Regular Session Commencing November 25, 1890''. Volume I. Columbia, SC: James H. Woodrow, 1891, pp. 609–612.
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South Carolina
)''Animis opibusque parati'' ( for, , Latin, Prepared in mind and resources, links=no)
, anthem = " Carolina";" South Carolina On My Mind"
, Former = Province of South Carolina
, seat = Columbia
, LargestCity = Charleston
, LargestMetro = ...
1890
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa.
** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River.
* January 2
** The steamship ...
1890 South Carolina elections