Mr. Mike:  I would check the Raleigh newspapers from early Oct. of 1860 till past that 1st Tues. after the first Monday in Nov.   Further, in the subsequent few days after the election, that paper should reveal the results and counts and some commentary.  I would bet the Charlotte Observer will also reveal those tallies.  Paul           
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  I have read that Raleigh County, VA/WV did not cast a single vote for Abe
  Lincoln in the 1860 Presidential election. I also have read that Lincoln
  received 1402 total votes in the entire state. There are 2 questions begging to  be
  asked. Was Lincoln on the ballot in Raleigh County? Was Lincoln on the  ballot
  in all VA counties?
  Sincerely,

  Mike  Peters
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