The Republican candidate refers to the individual chosen by the Republican Party to represent them in a particular election. In this context, it specifically refers to the candidate representing the party in the Election of 1860.
Related terms
Abraham Lincoln: He was the Republican candidate in the Election of 1860 and eventually became the 16th President of the United States.
Political party: A group organized with common political goals, such as Republicans or Democrats.
Secession: It refers to when states decide to leave or withdraw from a larger political entity, such as secessionist states during and after the Election of 1860.