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What office were Lincoln and Douglas running for when they debated?
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 were a series of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln, the Republican candidate for Senate in Illinois, and incumbent Senator Stephen Douglas, the Democratic Party candidate. Although Lincoln was a candidate for the Senate in Illinois, the debates were not directly related to an election of office. At the time, Illinois' Senators were elected by the Illinois Legislators, so the purpose of the debates was to represent their parties (Lincoln for the Republicans and Douglas for the Democrats) in a bid to win control of the Illinois Legislature. The main issue discussed in all seven debates was slavery.
Which state did Abraham Lincoln once represent in the United states Congress?
Abraham Lincoln served one term in the United States House of Representatives, representing Illinois. He pledged to serve only one term and afterwards returned to Springfield, Illinois and worked as a lawyer.
First president elected by original democratic-Republican Party?
The first president from the original Democratic-Republican Party was Thomas Jefferson. He was elected in 1802 and took office in 1803.
Arnold wasn't sure how he felt about a particular candidate running for office. But after he heard his pastor speak about him he decided he didn't like him. This is an example of?
informational influence - APEX
Was Abraham Lincoln democrat or republican?
Abraham Lincoln was a member of the Republican Party. He was the first Republican to be elected President of the United States in 1860. The Republican Party was founded in the 1850s as an anti-slavery party, and Lincoln's election led to the Civil War and ultimately the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Republican candidate who opposed roosevelt in his run for an unprecendented third term in office?
Wendell Wilkie ran against Roosevelt in 1940.
Who was the Republican candidate who ran for office with Sarah Palin?
John McCain
What party nominated Abraham Lincoln as its first presidential candidate?
Republican Party. He was the first Republican to be elected to office.
Was John c fremont win office in 1856?
Yes, he was the first republican presidential candidate to win for office at this time.
Was John C Fremont the first Republican Presidential candidate to win the office in 1856?
NO- Fremont ran for President as a Republican in 1856, but lost to Buchanan.
What party is Meg Whitman in?
Meg Whitman is a member of the Republican Party. She is a business executive who was the CEO of eBay and has run for political office as a Republican candidate.
What is a candidate?
A candidate is someone who runs for an office. He is said to be a candidate for that office.
Who will be the vice presidential candidates for each presidential candidate running for office?
On the Democratic side: Joe Biden On the Republican side: Sarah Palin
What groups are organized back a particular candidate?
These are political parties. They include Republican, Democrat, and another third party. Each one will pick a candidate to run for political office under different ideologies.
A what is a person who seeks office?
A person who runs for public office is a candidate, like a presidential candidate.
Was John C. Fremont the first Republican presidential candidate to win the office in 1856?
John C. Frémont (R-CA) was the first Republican U.S. presidential candidate, but he lost to James Buchanan (D-PA). The first Republican to win a U.S. presidential election was Abraham Lincoln (R-IL) in 1860.
John C. Fremont?
an American military officer, explorer, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of President of the United States, and the first presidential candidate of a major party to run on a platform in opposition to slavery.
