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 Lincoln challenged Douglas to a joint debate and seven meetings were decided upon. Although the campaign was a losing one for Lincoln, the favorable sentiment created by his anti-slavery argument helped elect him to Presidency.

On May 16, 1860, he was nominated as the Republican candidate for Presidency.

The Democratic party split into three divisions, nominating as many candidates, Douglas, Breckinridge and Bell.

On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States. The vote stood as follows:

Lincoln 1,857,610. Douglas 1,291,254.

Breckinridge 850,022. Bell 646,124.