Who was elected President of the US in 1860?

Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. He was inaugurated and began serving as President on March 4, 1861. Although the Republican Party was a "new" one in relative terms, the Democratic Party, which had dominated US politics in recent years were split. Three Democrats were also on the ballot with Lincoln. This enabled Lincoln to win an easy Electoral College victory although he had only 40% or less of the popular votes.

Lincoln succeeded James Buchanan, who served from March 4, 1857 to March 4, 1861.