1788–89 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania

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1788–89 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania

January 7, 1789

Nominee George Washington John Adams John Hancock Party Independent Federalist Federalist Home state Virginia Massachusetts Massachusetts Electoral vote 10 8 2 Popular vote 7,383 – – Percentage 100.00% – –

President before election Office established Elected President George Washington Independent

The 1788–89 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place on January 7, 1789, as part of the 1788–89 United States presidential election to elect the first President. Voters chose 10 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Pennsylvania unanimously voted for nonpartisan candidate and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, George Washington. The total vote is composed of 6,711 for Federalist electors, known as the Lancaster Ticket, and 672 for Anti-Federalist electors, known as the Harrisburg Ticket, all of whom were supportive of Washington.

Results

1788-1789 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Independent	George Washington	7,383	100.00%	15
Totals			7,383	100.00%	15

See also

• List of United States presidential elections in Pennsylvania