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The 1886 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held November 2, 1886 for the 50th Congress.

Background

The previous elections had solidified Democratic domination of Florida's congressional delegation. Florida would be represented entirely by Democrats in both houses of Congress until 1954

Election results

Both incumbents ran successfully for re-election. This election marked the first appearance of the Prohibition Party in Florida's congressional elections.

1886 United States House election results
District Democratic Republican Prohibition
1st[1] Robert H. M. Davidson (I) 14,493 66.2% C. B. Pendleton[2] 7,389 33.8%
2nd[3] Charles Dougherty (I) 18,890 53.9% J. C. Greeley[2] 15,763 44.9% R. B. Norment[2] 420 1.2%

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References

  1. ^ District 1 results
  2. ^ a b c Source does not give full name
  3. ^ District 2 results