1792 United States presidential election in New Jersey

The 1792 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place between November 2 and December 5, 1792 as part of the 1792 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose seven members of the Electoral College, each of whom, under the provisions of the Constitution prior to the passage of the Twelfth Amendment, cast two votes for President.

1792 United States presidential election in New Jersey

November 2 - December 5, 1792
 
Nominee George Washington John Adams
Party Nonpartisan Federalist
Home state Virginia Massachusetts
Electoral vote 7 7
Percentage 100%

President before election

George Washington
Nonpartisan

Elected President

George Washington
Nonpartisan

New Jersey's seven electors each cast one vote for incumbent George Washington and one vote for incumbent Vice President John Adams.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1792 Presidential Electoral Vote Count Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.


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