1850 United States House of Representatives election in Florida
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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.
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Edward C. Cabell (I) | 4,531 | 52.8% | John Beard | 4,050 | 47.2% |