1856 United States House of Representatives election in Florida
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.
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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.
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George S. Hawkins | 6,392 | 53.1% | James Baker[2] | 5,650 | 46.9% |
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections, 1856
References
- Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
- Later represented Florida in the Confederate Senate
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