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Lincoln was never a US senator. He served one term -- two years -- in Congress long before he was President. He ran for Senator in 1858, attracted national attention for his debates with Stephen Douglas, but lost the election to Douglas.

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yes Lincoln won Republican nomination for senator from Illinois in 1858.

No - Lincoln lost the Senate race to Stephen Douglas. He was a representative to the State of Illinois, and after the Senate race, won the Presidential election. But never a Senator.

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Abraham Lincoln never ran for the office of State Senator, in Illinois. He ran twice, for US Senator, from Illinois, losing to Stephen Douglas.

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No. He was defeated by shields

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