The 1888 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held November 6, 1888 for the 51st Congress. These elections were held concurrently with the 1888 Presidential election and election for governor.
Background Florida was represented by two Representatives from 1872 through 1900. Since 1884, both Representatives had been Democrats, with the Republicans in permanent minority status, which would not end until 1954.
Election results Incumbent Charles Dougherty of the 2nd district did not run for re-election. +1888 United States House election results District Democratic Republican District 1 results Robert H. M. Davidson (I) 19,824 67.1% Henry R. Benjamin 9,717 32.9% District 2 results Robert Bullock 20,012 53.5% Frederick S. Goodrich 17,417 46.5%
See also United States House of Representatives elections, 1888
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