1870 United States House of Representatives election in Florida
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The election to the United States House of Representatives in Florida was held on November 8, 1870 for the 42nd Congress, the last election in which Florida had a single Representative.
Background[]
Florida had been readmitted to the Union following Reconstruction in 1868, with representation starting July 1, 1868
Election results[]
Incumbent Charles M. Hamilton (R), elected in 1868, did not run for re-election in 1870.
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Josiah T. Walls | 12,439 | 51.3% | Silas L. Niblack | 11,812 | 48.7% |
Contested election[]
Walls' election was contested, and on January 29, 1873, Niblack was declared the winner of the 1870 election 13,397 - 13,260.[4]
See also[]
- United States House of Representatives elections, 1870
References[]
- ^ a b Initial result, Democratic candidate successfully challenged Republican victory
- ^ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
- ^ Called the Conservative Party
- ^ Recount from Ourcampaigns.com
Categories:
- United States House of Representatives elections in Florida
- 1870 United States House of Representatives elections
- 1870 Florida elections