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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Douglas1.4M
Opponents3.3M
Total Electoral Votes
Douglas12
Opponents291
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Elections run
Stephen A. Douglas, a Democratic politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1860 U.S. presidential election to Abraham Lincoln, receiving 1,379,434 votes (29.4%).
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How many votes has Stephen A. Douglas received?
Stephen A. Douglas has received 1,379,434 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 12 electoral votes.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | Presidentwith Herschel Vespasian Johnson | Lost | 1,379,434 (29.4%)12 EV | Abraham Lincoln John C. Breckinridge John Bell |
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