1788–89 United States presidential election in New Jersey

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1788–89 United States presidential election in New Jersey

January 7, 1789

Nominee George Washington John Jay John Adams Party Independent Federalist Federalist Home state Virginia New York Massachusetts Electoral vote 6 5 1 Percentage 100.00% – –

President before election Office established Elected President George Washington Independent

The 1788–89 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place on January 7, 1789, as part of the 1789 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

New Jersey, which had become the 3rd state on December 18, 1787, unanimously cast its 6 electoral votes for George Washington during its first presidential election.

See also

• United States presidential elections in New Jersey