1864 Presidential Election

Abraham Lincoln won the 1864 presidential election with 229 of 250 electoral votes, defeating George B. McClellan (21) by a margin of 208 electoral votes. Explore the full interactive map below.

Electoral Vote Results

Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln 229 EV
George B. McClellan
George B. McClellan 21 EV

250 total electoral votes.

Election Details

Winner
Abraham Lincoln
Runner-Up
George B. McClellan
EV Margin
208
Needed To Win
126

The 1864 map includes 250 electoral votes across 2 candidates with electoral votes.

1864 Election Background

Abraham Lincoln won the 1864 presidential election with 229 electoral votes. George B. McClellan finished second with 21 electoral votes. This page combines the interactive historical electoral map with a compact election summary.

Key Notes

  • The map records 250 total electoral votes and 2 candidates with electoral votes.
  • 126 electoral votes were needed for a majority in this election.
  • The electoral vote margin between the top two candidates was 208.
  • Use the interactive map above to inspect the state-by-state electoral result and explore alternate outcomes.