United States House Of Representatives Elections In Florida, 1884
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The 1884 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held on November 4 for the 49th Congress. These elections were held at the same time as the
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and the election for governor.


Background

The 1882 elections had sent one Democrat and one Republican to the House to represent Florida. That would prove to be the last Congressional election won by a Republican in Florida until
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Election results

Both incumbents ran for re-election, one of whom was re-elected. One seat changed from Republican to Democratic control


1st District


Results


See also

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United States House of Representatives elections, 1884 The 1884 United States House of Representatives elections, coincided with the election of President Grover Cleveland. In spite of Cleveland's victory, the opposition Republican Party gained back some of the seats lost in 1882, but the Democrati ...
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References

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