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The 1864 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place on November 8, 1864, as part of the 1864 United States presidential election. Voters chose 26 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Pennsylvania voted for the National Union candidate, incumbent Republican President Abraham Lincoln and his running mate Andrew Johnson. They defeated the Democratic candidate, George B. McClellan and his running mate George H. Pendleton. Lincoln won the state by a narrow margin of 3.5%.

Results

1864 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
National Union Abraham Lincoln (incumbent) 296,391 51.75% 26
Democratic George B. McClellan 276,316 48.25% 0
Totals 572,707 100.0% 26

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References

  1. ^ "1864 Presidential General Election Results - Pennsylvania". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved August 3, 2012.