United States House of Representatives election in Florida, 1854

United States House of Representatives election in Florida, 1854
Florida
October 2, 1854
Florida's single seat to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Whig
Last election 1 0
Seats won 1 0
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 5,638 4,564
Percentage 55.3% 44.7%

The election to the United States House of Representatives in Florida for the 34th Congress was held on October 5, 1852.

Background

In 1852, control of Florida's at-large district changed from Whig to Democratic control. The Democrats would continue to hold this seat until the Civil War.

Election results

1854 United States House election results[1]
Democratic Whig
Augustus Maxwell[2] (I) 5,638 55.3% Thomas Brown[3] 4,564 44.7%

See also

References

  1. ↑ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
  2. ↑ Later served in the Confederate Senate
  3. ↑ Former Governor of Florida, 1849-1853
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