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1860 Election
The following elections occurred in the year 1860. Most notably, the 1860 United States presidential election was one of the events that precipitated the American Civil War. North America United States * California's at-large congressional district * 1860 New York state election * 1860 and 1861 United States House of Representatives elections * 1860 United States presidential election * 1860 and 1861 United States Senate elections * 1860 Vermont elections Europe Malta * 1860 Maltese general election Netherlands * 1860 Dutch general election Switzerland * 1860 Swiss federal election South America Argentina * 1860 Argentine presidential election Oceania New Zealand * 1860–1861 New Zealand general election See also * :1860 elections {{Electoral calendar navigation 1860 Elections An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual or multiple individuals to hold public office. Elections have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Civil War
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), the latter formed by states that had seceded. The central cause of the war was the dispute over whether slavery would be permitted to expand into the western territories, leading to more slave states, or be prevented from doing so, which was widely believed would place slavery on a course of ultimate extinction. Decades of political controversy over slavery were brought to a head by the victory in the 1860 U.S. presidential election of Abraham Lincoln, who opposed slavery's expansion into the west. An initial seven southern slave states responded to Lincoln's victory by seceding from the United States and, in 1861, forming the Confederacy. The Confederacy seized U.S. forts and other federal assets within their borders. Led by Confederate President Jefferson Davis, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California's At-large Congressional District
After statehood was achieved on September 9, 1850 and until 1865, California elected its congressional representatives statewide at-large — two representatives from September 11, 1850 to 1861, and 3 representatives from 1861 to 1865. Also, from 1883 to 1885, California elected two of its six representatives to the United States House of Representatives statewide at-large. List of members representing the district Election results In these elections, the top two vote-getters (three from 1861 to 1863) were elected to the House. 1849 The election was held November 13, 1849. 1851 The 1851 election was held October 7, 1851. 1852 The election was held November 2, 1852. 1854 The election was held September 6, 1854. 1856 The election was held November 4, 1856. 1859 The election was held September 7, 1859. 1861 The election was held September 4, 1861. 1863 The electi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1860 New York State Election
The 1860 New York state election was held on November 6, 1860, to elect the governor, the lieutenant governor, a Canal Commissioner, and an Inspector of State Prisons, as well as all members of the New York State Assembly. Besides, the question of Negro suffrage was asked, and was answered in the negative with 197,503 votes for and 337,984 against it. History William Kelly was the candidate of the majority faction of the Democratic Party which supported Stephen A. Douglas for President. The " Breckinridge and Lane Democratic" state convention met on August 8 at Syracuse, New York, Henry S. Randall presided. James T. Brady (a Tammany man from New York City who had run for Attorney General on the Hard ticket in 1853) was nominated for Governor on the first ballot (vote:Brady 99, O'Connor 8, Greene C. Bronson 3, Brown 2, Lawrence 1, Kemble 1, Gideon J. Tucker 1). Henry K. Viele was nominated on the first ballot (vote: Viele 57, Edward Tompkins 56). The incumbent John M. Jaycox w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1860 And 1861 United States House Of Representatives Elections
Year 186 ( CLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Aurelius and Glabrio (or, less frequently, year 939 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 186 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Peasants in Gaul stage an anti-tax uprising under Maternus. * Roman governor Pertinax escapes an assassination attempt, by British usurpers. New Zealand * The Hatepe volcanic eruption extends Lake Taupō and makes skies red across the world. However, recent radiocarbon dating by R. Sparks has put the date at 233 AD ± 13 (95% confidence). Births * Ma Liang, Chinese official of the Shu Han state (d. 222) Deaths * April 21 – Apollonius the Apologist, Christian martyr * Bian Zhang, Chinese official and gener ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1860 And 1861 United States Senate Elections
Year 186 ( CLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Aurelius and Glabrio (or, less frequently, year 939 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 186 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Peasants in Gaul stage an anti-tax uprising under Maternus. * Roman governor Pertinax escapes an assassination attempt, by British usurpers. New Zealand * The Hatepe volcanic eruption extends Lake Taupō and makes skies red across the world. However, recent radiocarbon dating by R. Sparks has put the date at 233 AD ± 13 (95% confidence). Births * Ma Liang, Chinese official of the Shu Han state (d. 222) Deaths * April 21 – Apollonius the Apologist, Christian martyr * Bian Zhang, Chinese official and gener ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1860 Vermont Elections
The Vermont Election in 1860 consisted of elections for federal, state, and local elections. All state offices were for two years. All terms expired in 1862. Elections included the gubernatorial, all state offices, including all state senators and representatives, the federal Congress and the presidential. Seats were distributed two state senate seats per county; 1 state lower house seat per town or city. Voters elected 29 Republicans to the state senate and 1 Democrat. They elected 211 Republicans to the lower house A lower house is one of two Debate chamber, chambers of a Bicameralism, bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the upper house. Despite its official position "below" the upper house, in many legislatures worldwide, the lower house has co ...; 25 Democrats. References {{Vermont-election-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1860 Maltese General Election
General elections were held in Malta on 24 January 1860.Michael J Schiavone (1987) ''L-Elezzjonijiet F'Malta 1849–1981'', Pubblikazzjoni Bugelli, p3 Background The elections were held under the 1849 constitution, which provided for an 18-member Government Council, of which ten members would be appointed and eight elected. Results A total of 3,343 people were registered to vote, of which 3,044 cast votes, giving a turnout of 91%. References {{Maltese elections General elections in Malta Malta Malta ( , , ), officially the Republic of Malta ( mt, Repubblika ta' Malta ), is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It consists of an archipelago, between Italy and Libya, and is often considered a part of Southern Europe. It lies ... 1860 in Malta January 1860 events ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1860 Dutch General Election
Partial general elections were held in the Netherlands on 12 and 26 June 1860 to elect 36 of the 72 seats in the House of Representatives.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1395 Results By district Notes References {{Dutch elections General elections in the Netherlands Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ... 1860 in the Netherlands June 1860 events Election and referendum articles with incomplete results ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1860 Swiss Federal Election
Federal elections were held in Switzerland on 28 October 1860. Despite large losses, the Radical Left remained the largest group in the National Council, winning 64 of the 120 seats. BFS Electoral system The 120 members of the National Council were elected in 49 single- and multi-member constituencies; there was one seat for every 20,000 citizens, with seats allocated to cantons in proportion to their population. & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1860 Argentine Presidential Election
The Argentine presidential election of 1860 was held on 6 February to choose the second president of the Argentine Confederation. Santiago Derqui was elected president. The Buenos Aires Province seceded from the Confederation as the State of Buenos Aires on 11 September 1852 and did not participate in elections until 1862 Events January–March * January 1 – The United Kingdom annexes Lagos Island, in modern-day Nigeria. * January 6 – French intervention in Mexico: French, Spanish and British forces arrive in Veracruz, Mexico. * January .... Results Results by Province Notes References * * * * * 1860 elections in South America 1860 in Argentina 1860 Elections in Argentina {{Argentina-election-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1860–1861 New Zealand General Election
The 1860–1861 New Zealand general election was held between 12 December 1860 and 28 March 1861 to elect 53 MPs to the third session of the New Zealand Parliament The New Zealand Parliament ( mi, Pāremata Aotearoa) is the unicameral legislature of New Zealand, consisting of the King of New Zealand (King-in-Parliament) and the New Zealand House of Representatives. The King is usually represented by hi .... 13,196 electors were registered. 1860 was the year gold miners who held a Miner’s Right continuously for at least three months were able to vote without having to own, lease or rent property. Results Notes References * {{DEFAULTSORT:1860-1861 New Zealand general election ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
