8 years.
Abraham Lincoln ran for a seat to the Illinois General Assembly or State Legislature in 1832, and was unsuccessful. He ran again in 1834, and won. He then ran and served in the Illinois State...
He ran and lost in 1832, and then ran again, and won in 1834.
32 minutes only. i hope that is right. :)
Abraham Lincoln lived in Springfield for 17 years with Mary and their kids.