The election of the 1860 By 3431134432 Nov 6, 1860 The election in 1060 https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#safe=strict&q=the+election+of+1860&* Election agents Lincoln and John C. Breckinridge, Democrat Stephen A. Douglas and Lincoln won the election.