John Bell

Presidential nominee
Party
Constitutional Union
On the ballot
1860
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bell590,901
Opponents4.1M
Total Electoral Votes
Bell39
Opponents264
1
Elections run

John Bell, a Constitutional Union politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1860 U.S. presidential election to Abraham Lincoln, receiving 590,901 votes (12.6%).

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How many votes has John Bell received?

John Bell has received 590,901 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 39 electoral votes.

Election history

John Bell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1860Presidentwith Edward EverettLost590,901 (12.6%)39 EVAbraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas

John C. Breckinridge
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.