Though both Bell and Beckenridge were unable to capture as many popular votes as the two main presidential candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, this election would mark the first time any third party rce in a US presidential election.
Both Bell and Beckenridge were unable to capture as many popular votes as the two main presidential candidates Abraham Lincoln. Both Bell and Beckenridge were unable to capture as many popular votes as the two main presidential candidates Stephen A. Douglas. This election would mark the first time any third party rce in a US presidential election.