Who was nominated for president by the Southern Democrats in the election of 1860?

1 Answer
Mar 19, 2017

John C. Breckinridge was nominated by the Southern Democrats in the election of 1860.

Explanation:

He got 72 electoral votes compared to Lincoln's 72. However, he got the second highest electoral votes.
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