How did lincoln win the 1860 election with only 39% of the total vote

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asked Dec 1, 2021 157k views

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Mark Comix · Answer 1 · 2021-12-08T04:24:31+0000

Answer:

Because there was no higher vote status.

Step-by-step explanation:

Abraham Lincoln Republican 39.82%

John Cabell Breckinridge Southern Democratic 18.10%

John Bell Constitutional Union/Whig 12.61%