The 1872 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1872. Republican nominee Ossian B. Hart defeated the Liberal Republican Party nominee William D. Bloxham.
Florida Governor Ossian B. Hart
Florida Governor William Bloxham
William D. Bloxham
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William Dunnington Bloxham was the 13th and 17th Governor of Florida in two non-consecutive terms. Prior to his first term as governor, he served in the Florida House of Representatives. He was a Demo
1872 Florida gubernatorial election
…1872 Florida gubernatorial election November 5, 1872 Nominee Ossian B. Hart William D. Bloxham Party Republican Liberal Republican Alliance Democratic Popular vote 17,603 16,004 Percentage 52.38% 47.62% County results Hart 50–60% 60–70% 70–80…
Florida Governor William Bloxham