He represented the constitutional union party in the election of 1860. he was from tennessee, and although he owned slaves, he argued against secession. he carried only 12.6 % of the popular vote and 3 states in the election: tennessee, kentucky, and virginia. what presidential candidate in the election of 1860 is being described by these facts? a) john bell b) abraham lincoln c) stephen douglas d) john breckenridge