How many Democratic candidates were running for president in 1860?

Answer 1

two: The Northern Democratic Party's nominee was Stephen Douglas, and the Southern Democratic Party's nominee was Vice President John C. Breckinridge.

Also, John Bell, the nominee of the Constitutional Union Party, once had been a Democrat.

Answer 2

The United States Presidential Election of 1860 was contested between three candidates - Republican Abraham Lincoln, Southern Democratic John C. Breckinridge, and Constitutional Union candidate John Bell.

Answer 3

In the U. S. Presidential Election of 1860, five political parties each had a candidate on the ballots:

1. Republican Party: Abraham Lincoln
2. Northern Democratic Party: Stephen Douglas
3. Southern Democratic Party: John C. Breckinridge
4. Constitutional Union Party: John Bell
5. Liberty Party: Gerrit Smith