Grolier Encyclopedia. "The American Presidents" Grolier Incorporated, United States of America. (C)1995.
| Candidate | Party | Popular vote | Electoral vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln | Republican | 1,865,593 | 180 |
| J. C. Breckinridge | Democratic (South) | 848,356 | 72 |
| Stephen A. Douglas | Democratic | 1,382,713 | 12 |
| John Bell | Con. Union | 592,906 | 39 |