The 1882 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held November 7 for the 48th Congress

Background In the previous election, two Democrats had been elected to represent Florida. In the , Republican Horatio Bisbee, Jr. successfully contested the election of Jesse J. Finley (D) and was seated June 1, 1882, so that going in the 1882 elections, Florida was represented by 1 Republican and 1 Democrat.

The 2nd district had been a contentious district in previous elections, with the past 4 elections being contested successfully.

Election results Both incumbents ran successfully for re-election. In the 2nd district, both contestants had served for part of the 47th Congress.

+1882 United States House election results District Democratic Republican Independent Republican District 1 results Robert H. M. Davidson (I) 11,246 51.5% Emory F. Skinner 7,029 32.2% Daniel L. McKinnon 3,547 16.3% District 2 results Jesse J. FinleyHad served for part of the 1st session of the 47th Congress 12,813 49.5% Horatio Bisbee, Jr. (I) 13,069 50.5%

This was the last Congressional election in Florida won by a Republican until 1954

1st District

+1882 United States House election 1st District results Democratic Republican Independent Republican Robert H. M. Davidson (I) 11,246 51.54% Emory F. Skinner 7,029 32.21% Daniel L. McKinnon 3,547 16.25%

Results County Robert H. M. Davidson Democratic Emory F. Skinner Republican Daniel L. McKinnon Independent Republican Total votes # % # % # %Calhoun 132 50.97% 0 0.00% 127 49.03% 259Escambia 865 37.92% 1,233 54.06% 183 8.02% 2,281Franklin28766.13% 114 26.27% 33 7.60% 434Gadsden75242.15%70.39%1,02557.46%1,784Hernando751 84.76% 135 15.24% 0 0.00% 886Hillsborough 840 81.47% 189 18.33% 2 0.19% 1,031Holmes 240 70.38% 0 0.00% 101 29.62% 341Jackson 1,368 58.61% 604 25.88% 362 15.51% 2,334Jefferson 573 25.94% 1,620 73.34% 16 0.72% 2,209Lafayette 370 94.15% 23 5.85% 0 0.00% 393Leon 630 23.24% 1,511 55.74% 570 21.03% 2,711Levy 669 61.83% 260 24.03% 153 14.14% 1,082Liberty 140 55.34% 0 0.00% 113 44.66% 253Manatee 501 82.81% 103 17.02% 1 0.17% 605Monroe 968 48.64% 548 27.54% 474 23.82% 1,990Polk 481 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 481Santa Rosa 568 62.21% 329 36.04% 16 1.75% 913Taylor 186 62.25% 38 16.74% 3 1.32% 227Wakulla 249 62.25% 151 37.75% 0 0.00% 400Walton 415 59.71% 63 9.06% 217 31.22% 695Washington 261 50.88% 101 19.69% 151 29.43% 513Totals11,24651.54%7,02932.21%3,54716.25%21,822

2nd District

+1882 United States House election 2nd District results Democratic RepublicanJesse J. Finley12,81349.51%Horatio Bisbee, Jr. 13,069 50.49%

Results County Jesse J. Finley Democratic Horatio Bisbee, Jr. Republican Total votes # % # %Alachua 1,332 41.05% 1,913 58.95% 3,245Baker 240 64.17% 134 35.83% 374Bradford 824 75.80% 263 24.20% 1,087Brevard 219 75.78% 70 24.22% 289Clay 345 63.30% 200 36.70% 545Columbia 931 53.48% 810 46.52% 1,741Dade 44 67.69% 21 32.31% 65Duval 1,244 34.77% 2,334 65.23% 3,578Hamilton 648 60.96% 415 39.04% 1,063Madison 998 40.37% 1,474 59.63% 2,472Marion 973 36.76% 1,674 63.24% 2,647Nassau 621 43.58% 804 56.42% 1,425Orange 1,111 69.83% 480 30.17% 1,557Putnam 784 50.35% 773 49.65% 1,557St. Johns 526 62.25% 319 37.75% 845Sumter 713 69.56% 312 30.44% 1,025Suwannee 782 53.89% 669 46.11% 1,451Volusia 484 54.50% 404 45.50% 888Actual Totals12,81949.52%13,06950.48%25,888Official Total12,81349.51%13,06950.49%25,882

See also United States House of Representatives elections, 1882

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