1848 United States House of Representatives election in Florida

United States House of Representatives election in Florida, 1848

October 2, 1848
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 Popular vote 4,832 3,805 Percentage 53.5% 46.5%

The election to the United States House of Representatives in Florida for the 31st Congress was held October 2, 1848. This election was held at the same time as the election for Governor of Florida.

Background

In the 1846 election, Edward C. Cabell (W) was elected to represent Florida in the House of Representatives. Cabell had previously won a special election in 1845 but his victory in that race had been challenged. In 1846 his victory was certain.

Election results

1848 United States House election results

Whig			Democratic
Edward C. Cabell (I)	4,382	53.5%	William Pope Duval	3,805	46.5%

See also

• United States House of Representatives elections, 1848