United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 1882|
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First party
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Second party
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| Party
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Democratic
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Republican
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| Last election
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2
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0
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| Seats won
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1
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1
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| Seat change
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 1
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 1
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| Popular vote
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24,059
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23,645
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| Percentage
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50.4%
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49.6%
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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 2nd district, 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.
This was the last Congressional election in Florida won by a Republican until 1954
Government