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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.
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In the presidential election, incumbent President George Washington was re-elected without any major opposition. [3] Washington had considered retirement, but was convinced to seek re-election for the purpose of national unity. [4] Though Washington went unchallenged, Governor George Clinton of New York sought to unseat John Adams as
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Many movies and TV shows have portrayed real US presidents played by Hollywood actors. Daniel Day-Lewis shared a striking resemblance to Abraham Lincoln in the 2012 film "Lincoln."
Pages in category "Candidates in the 1792 United States presidential election" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
George Washington, widely viewed as the first president, was elected into office in 1789 after leading the Continental Army to victory over Britain in the Revolutionary War.
The 1792 United States presidential election in Virginia took place between November 2 and December 5, 1792, as part of the 1792 United States presidential election. Virginia 's 21 electors each cast one vote for the incumbent, George Washington , and one vote for John Adams , the incumbent Vice President .