The first Republican presidential candidate was

Question

John C. Fremont, who was defeated in 1856.
Abraham Lincoln, who became president in 1860.
Abraham Lincoln, who was defeated in 1860.
John C. Fremont, who became president in 1856.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: John C. Fremont, who was defeated in 1856. He was the first Republican presidential candidate. Abraham Lincoln became president later in 1860.