John Breckinridge Candidate
| Born: |
January 16, 1821 Lexington, Kentucky Fayette County United States |
| Resided: |
Lexington,
Kentucky
Fayette County |
| Death: | May 17, 1875 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | Third Kentucky Volunteers, U.S.-Mexican War (Major, 1847-1848). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Kentucky state Representative (1849). Kentucky U.S. Representative: CD 08 (1851-1855). Vice President of the United States (1857-1861). Kentucky U.S. Senator (1861). |
| Notes: | Breckinridge was expelled from the U.S. Senate on December 4, 1861 for supporting the rebellion. He was U.S. Secretary of War for the Confederacy from February to May 1865. |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. |
Library of Congress
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1860 | President / Vice President | General | Democrat Southern Faction | 748 | 2.15% | Lost |