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The 1788–89 United States presidential election was the first quadrennial presidential election. It was held from Monday, December 15, 1788, to Wednesday, January 7, 1789, under the new Constitution ratified that same year.
The election took place following the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788. In this election, George Washington was elected for the first of his two terms as President of the United States, and John Adams became the first Vice President of the United States.
The United States elections of 1788–1789 were the first federal elections in the United States following the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788. In the elections, George Washington was elected as the first president and the members of the 1st United States Congress were selected. Formal political parties did not exist, as ...
5 Facts About the 1788–89 Election. Here are 5 interesting facts about the 1788–1789 U.S. presidential election: First Unanimous Election: George Washington remains the only president in U.S. history to be elected unanimously (twice!).He received all 69 electoral votes from the states participating in the election, showcasing his widespread popularity and the lack of any substantial ...
The 1788 Election. In 1788, there were no political parties or campaigns like we think of today. The only real issue was whether candidates were Federalists, meaning they had supported the Constitution, or anti-Federalists, who had opposed ratification or demanded amendments.
The first U.S. presidential election in 1788–1789 was a momentous event in American history, marking the establishment of the presidency and the beginning of the United States’ federal government under the Constitution.
Historical Presidential Elections. Through 2020, there have been 59 presidential elections. This page links to the results of those historical elections, including a larger map, results and synopsis of the race. An interactive version of each map is also available, letting you change history.
The Election of 1789 was the first Presidential Election in the United States. Public voting was held from December 15, 1788, to Wednesday, January 7, 1789. 10 of the 13 state legislatures selected electors to vote for President.
Washington is inaugurated as president of the United States in 1789. The first U.S. presidential election was held over a period of weeks from December 1788 to January 1789. Washington was elected with 69 of the 69 first-round votes cast in the United States Electoral College.
The State Executive of each State signs the Certificate of Ascertainment to appoint the electors chosen in the general election. December 17, 2024 —Electors vote The electors in each State meet to select the President and Vice President of the United States.