1788–89 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania
January 7, 1789
 
Nominee George Washington John Adams John Hancock
Party Independent Federalist Federalist
Home state Virginia Massachusetts Massachusetts
Electoral vote 10 8 2
Popular vote 7,383 – –
Percentage 100.00% – –
President before election

Office established

Elected President

George Washington
Independent

The 1788–89 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place on January 7, 1789, as part of the 1788–89 United States presidential election to elect the first President. Voters chose 10 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Pennsylvania unanimously voted for nonpartisan candidate and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, George Washington. The total vote is composed of 6,711 for Federalist electors and 672 for Anti-Federalist electors, all of whom were supportive of Washington.[1]

Results

1788-1789 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Independent George Washington 7,383 100.00% 15
Totals 7,383 100.00% 15

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "PA US President". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 4, 2012.


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