The Democratic split was so severe during the 1860 elections that: the party disbanded they ran two candidates for the presidency they had no candidates running for the presidential election the majority of the members joined the Republican party

The democratic split was so severe during the 1860 elections that they ran two candidates for the presidency. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option. The election of 1860 was held on the date of 6th November. This election was won by the republican candidate Abraham Lincoln.