1850 United States House of Representatives election in Florida

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United States House of Representatives election in Florida, 1850
← 1848 October 7, 1850 1852 →
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 Steady Steady
Popular vote 4,531 4,050
Percentage 52.8% 47.2%

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.

1850 United States House election results[1]
Whig Democratic
Edward C. Cabell (I) 4,531 52.8% John Beard 4,050 47.2%

See also

References

  1. ^ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
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