Lincoln's Political Career

Illinois state assembly 8 years

Jan 1, 1834

The first part of Lincolns professional political career was the Illinois State Assembly in 1834. He was part of this for 4 two year terms, a total of 8 years

Elected in the U.S. House of Representitives

Jan 1, 1846

Lincoln was elected to the U.S. House of Representitves for a single term, while he was in house he opposed the Mexican-American war and the extention of Slavery.

Ran for Senate

Jan 1, 1858

Lincoln ran for Senate inb 1858 and in his acceptance speech he says he wants " half-slave and half-free" because he knew that slavery could not be completely diminished from where it already existed.

Lincoln Becomes President

Jan 1, 1860

Lincoln won the election of 1860 and became the 16th United States Presidental Election.