The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1872 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1872. California gained one seat as a result of the 1870 census, which the Republicans won. The Democrats, however, gained a Republican-held district. (Note: The Democratic candidates here ran under the label "Liberal Republican".)
Overview United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1872PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 49,237 51.3% 3 0 Democratic 46,743 48.7% 1 +1 Totals 95,980 100.0% 4 +1
Delegation Composition Pre-election Seats Republican-Held 3
Post-election Seats Republican-Held 3 Democratic-Held 1
Results Final results from the Clerk of the House of Representatives:
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
See also 43rd United States Congress Political party strength in California Political party strength in U.S. states United States House of Representatives elections, 1872
References California Elections Page Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives
External links California Legislative District Maps (1911-Present) RAND California Election Returns: District Definitions