Title:
1864 Union Democratic Presidential Ticket – George B. McClellan & George H. Pendleton – Seneca County, Ohio

Description:
Original 1864 printed Union Democratic election ticket from Seneca County, Ohio. Printed in bold black ink on aged, thin paper stock, the ticket features a patriotic image of a U.S. flag at the top, beneath which are the names of the Democratic candidates for the U.S. presidential election held on November 8, 1864. Listed are George B. McClellan for President and George H. Pendleton for Vice President. Below them are the names of the electors at large and congressional electors specific to Ohio. The reverse side bears a period ink inscription, possibly a voter's name or a note relating to its use, adding a personal historical element to the piece. Overall in fine condition, with typical age toning and minor edge wear consistent with original use and handling.

Historical Context:
This ticket represents a key artifact from one of the most consequential elections in American history. Amid the Civil War, General George B. McClellan, a former commander of the Union Army, ran as the Democratic nominee opposing incumbent President Abraham Lincoln. McClellan’s campaign platform, endorsed by the so-called "Peace Democrats," advocated for a negotiated end to the war, a position that sharply divided the Union electorate. His running mate, George H. Pendleton, a Congressman from Ohio, was a vocal critic of the war and an advocate for civil liberties. Despite McClellan’s popularity among soldiers and Northern Democrats, Lincoln ultimately won re-election in a landslide, bolstered by recent Union military victories and the perception that McClellan's peace platform was premature. Items like this ticket are tangible relics of the intense political divisions and debates over war policy during the 1864 election, particularly within battleground states like Ohio.

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Closing Appeal:
A powerful Civil War-era political artifact, this original 1864 Democratic presidential ticket from Seneca County offers collectors a rare glimpse into the divisive home-front politics of the era. With ties to both George B. McClellan’s controversial candidacy and Ohio's pivotal role in national politics, this piece is an evocative addition to any collection focused on Civil War history, presidential campaigns, or 19th-century Americana.

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