1856 United States House of Representatives election in Florida

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United States House of Representatives election in Florida, 1856
← 1854 October 6, 1856 1858 →
Florida's single seat to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Know Nothing
Last election 1 0
Seats won 1 0
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 6,392 5,650
Percentage 53.1% 46.9%

The election to the United States House of Representatives in Florida for the 35th Congress was held October 6, 1856, at the same time as the election for Governor.

Background

Florida's single seat in the House of Representatives had been held by the Democrats since 1852. By 1856, the former opposition Whig Party had died out. In the South, many former Whigs joined the Know Nothings.

Election results

Former incumbent Augustus Maxwell (D) did not run for re-election.

1856 United States House election results[1]
Democratic Know-Nothing
George S. Hawkins 6,392 53.1% James Baker[2] 5,650 46.9%

See also

References

  1. ^ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
  2. ^ Later represented Florida in the Confederate Senate
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