1860 United States presidential election in North Carolina

The 1860 United States presidential election in North Carolina took place on November 6, 1860, as part of the 1860 United States presidential election. North Carolina voters chose 10 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1860 United States presidential election in North Carolina

November 6, 1860

Nominee John C. Breckinridge John Bell Party Southern Democratic Constitutional Union Home state Kentucky Tennessee Running mate Joseph Lane Edward Everett Electoral vote 10 0 Popular vote 48,846 45,129 Percentage 50.51% 46.66%

President before election James Buchanan Democratic Elected President Abraham Lincoln Republican

North Carolina was won by the 14th Vice President of the United States John C. Breckinridge (SD–Kentucky), running with Senator Joseph Lane, with 50.51% of the popular vote, against Senator John Bell (CU–Tennessee), running with the 15th Governor of Massachusetts Edward Everett, with 46.66% of the popular vote.

Republican Party candidate Abraham Lincoln was not on the ballot in the state.

Results

1860 United States presidential election in North Carolina[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Southern Democratic	John C. Breckinridge	48,846	50.51%
	Constitutional Union	John Bell	45,129	46.66%
	Democratic	Stephen A. Douglas	2,737	2.83%
Total votes			96,712	100%

References

1. "1860 Presidential Election Results North Carolina".