He served four 2 year terms as a representative in the Illinois legislature; 8 years, total.
Springfield, Illinois is where Lincoln as an adult and had his law office.
Abraham Lincoln ran for his first public office in 1832. He lost an election to the Illinois State legislature.
Springfield, Illinois is where Lincoln as an adult and had his law office.
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1834, Abraham Lincoln was elected to the State Legislature in Illinois. He was re-elected to the Illinois State Legislature for 4 terms, or 8 years.
Abraham Lincoln was defeated seven times in political office.
who ran for political office seven times and was defeated each times
It was the first year he was elected to an office. He was elected to the State Assembly, in Illinois.
Other than the White House, Lincoln's last home was the Lincoln Home in Springfield, Illinois. This building is now known as the Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Illinois State Assemblyman. He ran and lost in 1832, and ran again in 1834, and won.
Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated on March 4, 1861.