1860 United States presidential election - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1860 election was the first of six consecutive Republican victories. Despite Lincoln's commanding victory, this was the first election in American history in which the winner has failed to win his home county, with Lincoln narrowly losing Sangamon County, Illinois to Douglas.
United States presidential election of 1860 - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · United States presidential election of 1860, American presidential election held on November 6, 1860, in which Republican Abraham Lincoln defeated Southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge, Democrat Stephen A. Douglas, and Constitutional Union candidate John Bell.
Election of 1860 ‑ Summary, Lincoln & Significance - HISTORY
WEBDec 1, 2017 · The election of 1860 was a pivotal presidential election that brought Abraham Lincoln to the White House amid debates on issues of slavery and states' rights.
Presidential Election of 1860 - 270toWin
WEBResults of the presidential election of 1860, won by Abraham Lincoln with 180 electoral votes.
Presidential Election of 1860: A Resource Guide - Library of …
WEBOct 19, 2022 · In a four-way race, Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election of 1860. This guide provides access to digital materials at the Library of Congress, links to external websites, and a print bibliography.
1860 United States elections - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1860 United States elections elected the members of the 37th United States Congress. The election marked the start of the Third Party System and precipitated the Civil War.
32d. The Election of 1860 - US History
WEBThe votes of the Electoral College were split among four candidates in the 1860 presidential election. The states that Lincoln won are shown in red, Breckenridge in green, Bell in orange and Douglas in brown.
Results of the 1860 election - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Who were the candidates in the United States presidential election of 1860? Why was the U.S. presidential election of 1860 important? What was the outcome of the U.S. presidential election of 1860? What was the “Team of Rivals”? What were Abraham Lincoln’s politics?
The Election of 1860 - American Civil War Museum
WEBJan 10, 2024 · Deep divisions over slavery threatened the country with impending crisis in 1860. Let's examine the key factors and stakes that influenced voters' decisions during the election.
Historic Presidential Elections - 1860 - Lincoln vs. Douglas vs ...
WEB1 day ago · In the election of 1860, Republican Abraham Lincoln defeated Illinois Senator Stephen Douglas of the Democratic Party, Vice President and Southern Democratic Party candidate John Breckinridge, and ...