1864 United States presidential election in Wisconsin

The 1864 United States presidential election in Wisconsin was held on November 8, 1864 as part of the 1864 United States presidential election. State voters chose eight electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1864 United States presidential election in Wisconsin

November 8, 1864
 
Nominee Abraham Lincoln George B. McClellan
Party National Union Democratic
Home state Illinois New Jersey
Running mate Andrew Johnson George H. Pendleton
Electoral vote 8 0
States carried 1 0
Popular vote 83,458 65,884
Percentage 55.88% 44.12%

President before election

Abraham Lincoln
Republican

Elected President

Abraham Lincoln
National Union

National Union Party candidate and incumbent President Abraham Lincoln won Wisconsin with 56% of the popular vote, winning the state's eight electoral votes.[1]

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