The 1860 Election

• Who was the Republican candidate in the Election of 1860?


  Abraham Lincoln
• Which party did Stephen Douglas represent in the Election of 1860?


  Northern Democrats
• Who was the Southern Democratic candidate in the Election of 1860?

  John C. Breckinridge
• What party did John Bell represent in the Election of 1860?


  Constitutional Union Party
• What were the key events leading to the split in the Democratic Party during the 1860 election?


  • First Democratic Convention in South Carolina led to disagreements over slavery policies.
  • Second Convention in Baltimore occurred with Southern delegates absent.
  • Douglas was nominated but failed to unite the party.
  • Southern Democrats nominated Breckinridge.
• Where was the Republican Convention held in 1860?


  Chicago
• What was the Republican Party's stance on slavery during the 1860 election?


  They were largely opposed to the extension of slavery.
• Who was initially seen as the favorite candidate for the Republican nomination before Lincoln?

  William H. Seward
• How did Lincoln secure the Republican nomination?


  He lost the first ballot but gained support on subsequent ballots to win.
• Who was Lincoln's running mate in the Election of 1860?

  Hannibal Hamlin
• How did the candidates campaign during the Election of 1860?


  • Lincoln ran a stay-at-home campaign with no stump speeches.
  • Breckinridge campaigned minimally, giving only one speech.
  • Douglas campaigned in both the North and South, opposing secession.
• How was the election fought regionally among the candidates?

  Lincoln and Douglas campaigned in the North; Breckinridge and Bell campaigned in the South.
• What percentage of the popular vote did Lincoln receive in the Election of 1860?


  Less than 40%
• How did Lincoln achieve a majority in the Electoral College despite receiving less than 40% of the popular vote?


  He swept the North, securing 180 electoral votes.
• How many electoral votes did Lincoln receive in the Election of 1860?


  180 votes