Election Time - Lincoln Wins!
1860
Event Information
Voting Day
When?
Tuesday, Nov 6, 1860, 08:00 AM
Where?
Boston, MA, United States
Who's on the Ballot?
Abraham Lincoln- Republican Party Candidate
John Breckinridge- Southern Democratic Party Candidate
Stephen Douglas- Northern Democratic Party Candidate
John Bell- Constitutional Union Party Candidate
Abraham Lincoln
A self made man, represents the frontier, hard work, and the American Dream. Believes slavery is a moral issue, but is not the primary concern. Believes in gradual emancipation to ensure the South does not destroy the Union.
John Breckenridge
Believes in fighting the legal interference with the institution of slavery. Antislavery fanatics will tear apart the Union.
Stephen Douglas
Good chance at defeating the "Black Republicans." Believes that states have the right of popular sovereignty in deciding whether to allow slavery within their borders.
John Bell
Former Whig Party member, he was elected to the ballot by his Constitutional Party members. Believes that the issue of slavery should be ignored in choosing a president. Wants to rally support for the Union with disregard to sectional issues.
Lincoln Wins by a hair
Lincoln wins the ballot by 40% of the popular vote. While this is not a majority of the American People, he still beat out the other three candidates. His election leads South Carolina to secede from the Union, prompting the Civil War.