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In 1792, presidential elections were still conducted according to the original method established under the U.S. Constitution. Under this system, each elector cast two votes: the candidate who received the greatest number of votes (so long as they won a majority) became president, while the runner-up became vice president.
Presidential election; Electoral vote: George Washington: 132: Presidential election results map. Green denotes states won by Washington. Numbers indicate the number of electoral votes cast by each state. Senate elections; Overall control: Pro-Administration hold: Seats contested: 10 of 30 seats [1] Net seat change: Pro-Administration +1 [2 ...
The 1792 United States presidential election in New Hampshire took place between November 2 to December 5, 1792, as part of the 1792 United States presidential election to elect the President. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College , who voted for President and Vice President .
This article is a list of United States presidential candidates. The first U.S. presidential election was held in 1788–1789, followed by the second in 1792. Presidential elections have been held every four years thereafter. Presidential candidates win the election by winning a majority of the electoral vote.
The 1792 United States presidential election in North Carolina was held between November 2 – December 5, 1792, as part of the 1792 United States presidential election. 12 members of the Electoral College were allocated to the presidential candidates. Incumbent Independent President George Washington won and carried the state
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.
The 1792 United States presidential election in Georgia took place between 2 November and 5 December 1792, as part of the 1792 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College , who voted for President and Vice President .
The 1792 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place between November 2 and December 5, 1792, as part of the 1792 United States presidential election. In this election, two Congressional districts chose five electors each, the remaining two districts chose three electors.