The 1860 US Presidential Election under Different Voting Methods
The 1860 US Presidential Election under Different Voting Methods
The 1860 US presidential election, in which Abraham Lincoln was elected by plurality vote, was one of the most important elections in the history of the United States. This Demonstration shows how the outcome of the election would have been affected if different voting methods had been used. To see the results in tabular form, check the "table" box.