Timeline of the Political Life of Abraham Lincoln:
Abraham Lincoln was a Republican president, but was originally part of the Whigs.
1832- Is defeated in the race for Illinois House of Representatives.
1834- Is elected for his first term in the House of Representatives.
1836- Is elected for his second term in the House of Representatives.
1838- Is elected for his third term in the House of Representatives.
1840- Is elected for his fourth term in the House of Representatives.
1847- House of Representatives: Takes Seat
1849- Proposes idea to abolish slavery in D.C.
1849- First term in the House of Representatives ends
1854- Is elected in the Illinois House of Representatives
1860- Elected as the first Republican President with 1.5 million votes
1861- Takes oath into office as 16th president of the USA.
1834- Is elected for his first term in the House of Representatives.
1836- Is elected for his second term in the House of Representatives.
1838- Is elected for his third term in the House of Representatives.
1840- Is elected for his fourth term in the House of Representatives.
1847- House of Representatives: Takes Seat
1849- Proposes idea to abolish slavery in D.C.
1849- First term in the House of Representatives ends
1854- Is elected in the Illinois House of Representatives
1860- Elected as the first Republican President with 1.5 million votes
1861- Takes oath into office as 16th president of the USA.