1870 United States House of Representatives election in Florida
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The election to the United States House of Representatives in Florida was held on November 8, 1870 for the 42nd Congress, the last election in which Florida had a single Representative.
Background
Florida had been readmitted to the Union following Reconstruction in 1868, with representation starting July 1, 1868
Election results
Incumbent Charles M. Hamilton (R), elected in 1868, did not run for re-election in 1870.
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| Josiah T. Walls | 12,439 | 51.3% | Silas L. Niblack | 11,812 | 48.7% |
Contested election
Walls' election was contested, and on January 29, 1873, Niblack was declared the winner of the 1870 election 13,397 - 13,260.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b Initial result, Democratic candidate successfully challenged Republican victory
- ^ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
- ^ Called the Conservative Party
- ^ Recount from Ourcampaigns.com