1864 In early 1864 Lincoln felt he was unlikely to win re-election, the war had not yet been decided. Despite this fact, the Republicans unanimously renominated Lincoln. The Democrats nominated General McClellan. The platform of the Democratic party called for a cease-fire. Between the Democratic convention and the election, there were spectacular Union victories? including Sherman's capture of Atlanta. McClellan repudiated the Democratic platform, but Lincoln won overwhelmingly.
but the Republicans were for bigger government back then and Dems were for states rights.
maybe the same outcome though?