The Republican Party nominated Abraham Lincoln for reelection, and the Democratic Party nominated General George B. McClellan of New Jersey.
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Obama won his first election in 2008. He had a close win to Senator Mccain, who was running along with vice presidential canadite Sarah Palin. Obama won again in 2012, this time having a close win to Mitt Romney, who was running with vp canadite Paul Ryan. Obama's vp canadite both times was Joe Biden. Hope this helps! -Nathaniel B.