Republican Popular Vote
Republicans gain strong popular support but fail to win enough legislative seats
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1858 in United States of America
Explore 20 historical events and records for United States of America in 1858.
Historical records for United States of America in 1858
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February
Senate Election
Illinois voters choose legislators who will decide the Senate contest
Senate Election
Republicans win more popular votes but Democrats retain control of the legislature and reelect Stephen Douglas
July
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Lincoln debates Douglas at Galesburg and strengthens his Republican profile
October
Chicago Speech
Lincoln answers Douglas and defends the Republican position in Chicago
Birth of Theodore Roosevelt
Birth of Theodore Roosevelt
Other events (month unknown)
House Divided Speech
Lincoln accepts the Senate nomination with his House Divided speech
Republican Senate Nomination
Illinois Republicans nominate Lincoln as their candidate for the United States Senate
Senate Campaign
Lincoln begins campaigning against Stephen A Douglas for the Illinois Senate seat
Springfield Speech
Lincoln continues his Senate campaign with a major Springfield speech
Freeport Doctrine
Lincoln forces Douglas to explain how settlers could restrict slavery after the Dred Scott decision
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Lincoln debates Douglas at Freeport and presses him on territorial slavery
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Lincoln debates Douglas at Ottawa in the first joint debate
Lincoln Douglas Debates
Lincoln debates Stephen Douglas over slavery and popular sovereignty during the Illinois Senate campaign
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Lincoln debates Douglas at Charleston before a large Illinois crowd
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Lincoln debates Douglas at Jonesboro during the Illinois Senate campaign
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Lincoln closes the joint debate series against Douglas at Alton
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Lincoln debates Douglas at Quincy in the sixth joint debate
Republican Canvass
Lincoln campaigns across Illinois for Republican legislative candidates
Senate Defeat
Lincoln loses the Senate contest but gains national recognition
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