Use the fields below to handle split electoral votes as well as the individuals to include in your interactive 1860 presidential election map. Review the FAQ for information on these and other features of the map.

• Welcome: Minnesota and Oregon become states during this election cycle
• Original 13 States control fewer than 50% of total Electoral Votes for first time
• Lincoln received only about 40% of the popular vote in a divided nation on the brink of Civil War
• New Jersey: Douglas won the popular vote on a Fusion slate comprised of 3 of his electors and 2 each for Breckinridge and Bell. Apparently - the history is a bit murky - some voters received a ballot with seven Douglas electors, taking votes from the Breckinridge/Bell electors. Bottom line - the 3 Douglas electors on the Fusion slate received the most votes, while the most votes for the four remaining spots went to Lincoln's electors.
• Issues of the Day: Slavery (Dred Scott decision, Secession)