1854 United States House of Representatives election in Florida
The election to the United States House of Representatives in Florida for the 34th Congress was held on October 5, 1852.
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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
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| Augustus Maxwell[2] (I) | 5,638 | 55.3% | Thomas Brown[3] | 4,564 | 44.7% |
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections, 1854
References
- Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
- Later served in the Confederate Senate
- Former Governor of Florida, 1849-1853
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