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How did Lincoln become the republican candidate for president in 1860?
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when and under what political party did Abraham Lincoln become president?
Lincoln was nominated as the Republican Party's candidate for president. He was elected president in 1860.The answer is 'Republican Party'. One of his aims, if elected, was to prevent slavery from extending into the territories.
Who was the first Republican to become president?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the Republican candidate for president in the Election of 1856?
Abraham Lincoln, former Congressman from Illinois, defeated many other contenders, including William Seward of New York, to become the Republican nominee for President in 1860. Hannibal Hamlin of Mainbe was chosen as his Vice Presidential running mate.
What republican candidate did Obama defeat in 2004 to become a US senator?
Barack Obama defeated Republican candidate Alan Keyes in 2004 to become a US Senator.
At the 1976 Republican convention Ronald Reagan barely defeated Gerald Ford?
In 1976, Reagan challenged incumbent President Gerald Ford in a bid to become the Republican Party's candidate for president. Gerald Ford won the nomination at the Republican convention.
Did John McCain win the election?
John McCain won the Republican primaries to become Republican candidate for US president in 2008. However, he lost the presidential election to Barack Obama.
Who was the first member of the Republican Party to become a US president?
Abraham Lincoln was the first member of the Republican Party to be elected President of the United States, in 1860. The Republican Party was formed in the years leading up to the American Civil War.
When Abraham Lincoln become president?
Abraham Lincoln become president in March 1861.
Why did rival candidates become president and vicwe president?
candidate with most votes, president runner up candidate, vice president
How long can it take for a candidate to become president?
Most candidates never become president.
Political party overtaken by a minor party?
In 1860 The Republican Party, a minor party, took over for the Whig party, and Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States. In 1864 the Republican Party had become a major party. It nominated Fremont as president. A minor party, The National Union Party, a minor party, nominated a Republican, Abraham Lincoln, for President, and a Democrat, Andrew Johnson, for Vice President. Abraham Lincoln won. A minor party won in both 1860 and in 1864 in the United States. None of the politicians wanted Lincoln, only the people.
How does a candidate become a president?
lots of money
