In 1860 , he was re-elected to the Illinois House as a Republican , serving as Speaker in 1861 .
He was a candidate for elector on the American party ticket during the 1856 election .
In 1860 , candidate was re-elected to the Illinois House as a Republican , serving as Speaker in 1861 .
He was a candidate for elector on the American party ticket during the 1856 election .