Democrat John Milton, a supporter of secession, was elected governor of Florida.
November 7
In the national presidential election, Republican Abraham Lincoln was elected. Democrat John C. Breckenridge received Florida's three electoral votes.
November 30
Governor Madison Perry (who would remain in office until the fall of 1861) signed into law a bill calling for a convention to meet in Tallahassee to discuss Florida’s secession from the United States.
December 22
Elections were held to send delegates to the Secession Convention.
