Question of the Week: What if Nathaniel Banks was Lincoln’s opponent? by Emerging Civil War Posted on November 9, 2026 Hypothetical thinking time: Abraham Lincoln vs. Nathaniel Banks in the 1864 election. How does that complicate the election (or not)? Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading… Please leave a comment and join the conversation! Cancel replyCommentNameEmailWebsite Turn on JavaScript to leave a comment. Δ