In the campaign to be elected Senator of Illinois, Abraham Lincoln and his opponent Stephen Douglas hold important debates over the question of the abolition of slavery. Douglas ultimately wins the election, but Lincoln's anti-slavery declarations catapult him towards fame.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18357, accessed 09 June 2026.]
