1860 United States House of Representatives election in Florida

The election to the United States House of Representatives in Florida for the 37th Congress was held October 1, 1860 at the same time as the election for Governor. The winner of this election did not serve, as Florida seceded before the start of the 37th Congress.

United States House of Representatives election in Florida, 1860

October 1, 1860
Florida's single seat to the United States House of Representatives
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Opposition Last election 1 0 Seats won 1 0 Seat change Popular vote 7,722 5,172 Percentage 59.9% 40.1%

Election results

The incumbent George S. Hawkins (D), who had first been elected in 1856, did not run for re-election.

1860 United States House election results[1]

Democratic			Opposition
Robert Benjamin Hilton	7,722	59.9%	B.F. Allen[2]	5,172	40.1%

Post-election

The winner of this election did not serve due to Florida's secession. He subsequently won election to represent Florida's 2nd district in the Confederate Congress, serving in both the First and Second Confederate Congress. Florida's seat in the United States Congress was vacant from January 21, 1860 until July 1, 1868 when Florida was readmitted following Reconstruction.

See also

• United States House of Representatives elections, 1860

References

1. Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
2. Source did not give full name