The 1864 United States presidential election in California took place on November 8, 1864, as part of the 1864 United States presidential election. State voters chose five electors of the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

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1864 United States presidential election in California

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Nominee Abraham Lincoln George B. McClellan Party National Union Democratic Home state Illinois New Jersey Running mate Andrew Johnson George H. Pendleton Electoral vote 5 0 Popular vote 62,053 43,837 Percentage 58.60% 41.40%

County Results Lincoln   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90% McClellan   50-60%   60-70%   70–80% Unknown/No Vote

President before election Abraham Lincoln Republican Elected President Abraham Lincoln National Union

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California was won by the Republican incumbent, Abraham Lincoln, running on the Nation Union ticket with his running mate Andrew Johnson. They defeated the Democratic nominee, Union Army Major General George B. McClellan and his running mate George H. Pendleton. Lincoln won the state by a margin of 17.2%.

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