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The Presidential Election of 1860 set the stage for the Civil War. The free and slave states had been feuding for several years, and different pieces of legislation had helped to keep the tensions in check, but the abolitionists continued to gain power and with the formation of the New Republican party that was built in opposition to slavery, the south's chances of keeping their institutions looked bleak.

The –61 United States House of Representatives elections were held on various dates in various states between August 6, , and October 24,

The –61 United States House of Representatives elections were held on various dates in various states between August 6, , and October 24,

Richard E. Neal of Springfield.

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(Number which precedes name of candidate designates congressional district.) ALABAMA.

When Abraham Lincoln won the election, secession began.

Presidential Election of 1860: Platforms

• Republicans: They ran on an anti-slavery platform and had been gaining power since the Presidential Election of 1856.

  Nominated Abraham Lincoln for President.

• Southern Democrats: John C. Breckenridge was their nomination, and they were the extreme pro-slavery part of the Democratic party who threatened secession. They were also known as "Fire-Eaters."
• Constitutional Union: They took a middle ground on the slavery issue and chos