Hannibal Hamlin Candidate
| Born: |
August 27, 1809 Paris Hill, Maine Oxford County United States |
| Resided: |
Hampden,
Maine
Penobscot County |
| Death: | July 4, 1891 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Democrat; Republican |
| Offices Held: | Maine State Representative (1836-1841, 1847). Maine U.S. Representative: CD 06 (1843-1847). Maine U.S. Senator (1848-1857, 1857-61, 1869-1881). Maine Governor (1857). U.S. Vice President (1861-1865). |
| Notes: | Hamlin was a Democrat until 1856 when he switched his affiliation to Republican. Hamlin served as U.S. Minister to Spain from 1881 to 1882. |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. United States Census, 1860. |
Library of Congress.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1860 | President / Vice President | General | Republican | 22,069 | 63.53% | Won |