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Although Lincoln lost the Senate election to Stephen Douglas, his campaign:

led to the repeal of the Dred Scott decision.

helped him win a seat in the House of Representatives.

helped him win the presidential nomination.

led to the formation of the Republican Party.

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It is C because even though he lost, it put him and his idea into the spotlight of politics, which helped him to win the presidential nomination.

Although Lincoln lost the Senate election to Stephen Douglas, his campaign "helped him win the presidential nomination."

The correct answer is C - "helped him win the presidential nomination".

Altogether, 212 electoral votes were counted in Congress for Abraham Lincoln – more than enough to win the presidency even if all of the states in rebellion had participated and voted against him. Lincoln was highly popular with soldiers and they in turn recommended him to their families back home.

Who was Abraham Lincoln?

Lincoln was seemingly a natural born leader. With his ability to command a room, give a powerful speech and negotiate, he is regarded as one of the best presidents in American history. As a leader, Lincoln was determined to hold together a nation that was falling apart at the seams.

Who was Stephen Douglas?

Stephen A. Douglas was a U.S. politician, leader of the Democratic Party, and orator who espoused the cause of popular sovereignty in relation to the issue of slavery in the territories before the American Civil War (1861-1865).

Hence, option C is correct.

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