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1864 Presidential Election: Abraham Lincoln Won✓
The 1864 United States presidential election was held on November 8, 1864. The election was a contest between incumbent President Abraham Lincoln and Union General George B. McClellan. Lincoln emerged victorious, winning 212 electoral votes compared to McClellan's 21.
21
George B. McClellan
1,812,807 votes (45.00%)
212
✓ Abraham Lincoln
2,218,388 votes (55.00%)
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