how did lincoln win the presidential election of 1860 considering he was not even on the ballot in any southern state

Lincoln was not even on the ballot of Southern state, He won the Presidential election of 1860 because his thoughts were clear and he won popular votes.

Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the united states of america. He was the first independent candidate to win the presidential election. His ideas and thoughts were clear to people.

He strongly stands in his thought of the abolishment of the slave system. The slave system is mostly in areas of the southern part.