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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.
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
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 Rhode Island took place as part of the 1792 United States presidential election. Voters chose 4 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College who voted for President and Vice President .
The 1792 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place as part of the 1792 United States presidential election. Pennsylvania voters chose 15 members of the Electoral College , [ 1 ] each of whom, under the provisions of the Constitution prior to the passage of the Twelfth Amendment , cast two votes for President .
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.
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