1892 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida

The 1892 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held on November 8, 1892, for two seats in the 53rd Congress. These elections were held at the same time as the 1892 presidential election and election for governor.

United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 1892

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Both of Florida's seats to the United States House of Representatives
 Majority partyMinority party
 
PartyDemocraticPopulist
Last election20
Seats won20
Seat changeSteadySteady
Popular vote30,7814,641
Percentage86.6%13.1%

Background

Florida's congressional delegation had been dominated by Democrats since 1884, with the Republicans losing every Congressional election since then. In 1890, a new party, the People's Party, also known as the Populists, had been established, winning nine seats in the House.

Election results

The Republicans did not run any candidates for Congress in 1892. The new People's Party made its first appearance in Florida's congressional elections this year. Democrat Robert Bullock of the 2nd district did not run for renomination.

1892 United States House election results
DistrictDemocraticPopulistOther
1st[1]Stephen R. Mallory, Jr. (I)16,11399.2%Scattering1340.8%
2nd[2]Charles Merian Cooper14,66876.0%Austin S. Mann4,64124.0%

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