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Yes, and no.

In 1854, he was elected to the Illinois legislature but declined the seat, hoping instead to become a U.S. Senator (The State Legislature used to Federal Senators).

In 1855, he was not nominated by the Illinois legislature to be U.S. Senator, from Illinois.

In 1858, he was nominated to be the Republican Senator from Illinois, opposing Democrat Stephen Douglas.

In 1859, the Illinois legislature chooses Douglas for the U.S. Senate over Lincoln by a vote of 54 to 46.

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