1796 United States presidential election in Connecticut

The 1796 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place between November 4 and December 7, 1796, as part of the 1796 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose nine representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1796 United States presidential election in Connecticut

November 4 - December 7, 1796
 
Nominee John Adams John Jay Thomas Pinckney
Party Federalist Federalist Federalist
Home state Massachusetts New York South Carolina
Electoral vote 9 5 4
Percentage 100%

President before election

George Washington
Nonpartisan

Elected President

John Adams
Federalist

During this election, Connecticut cast nine electoral votes for Vice President and New England native John Adams.

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