1860 Democratic National Convention - "Breckinridge Democrats" Convention

"Breckinridge Democrats" Convention

The bolted Southern delegates and their allies reconvened at the Maryland Institute in Baltimore. The rump convention nominated Breckinridge for President, and Lane for Vice President.

  • Vice President John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky

  • Former Senator Daniel S. Dickinson of New York

"Breckinridge Democrats" Presidential Ballot
Ballot 1st
Breckinridge 81
Dickinson 24

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