1860 United States presidential election in North Carolina
The 1860 United States presidential election in North Carolina took place on November 6, 1860, as part of the 1860 United States presidential election. North Carolina voters chose 10 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
North Carolina was won by the 14th Vice President of the United States John C. Breckinridge, running with Senator Joseph Lane, with 50.51% of the popular vote, against Senator John Bell, running with the 15th Governor of Massachusetts Edward Everett, with 46.66% of the popular vote.
Republican Party candidate Abraham Lincoln was not on the ballot in the state.Results