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Encyclopedia > U.S. presidential election, 1792
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The U.S. presidential election of 1792 was the second presidential election in the United States, and the first in which each of the original 13 states appointed electors (in addition to newly added states Kentucky and Vermont). Image File history File links Download high resolution version (675x636, 52 KB)Image from http://nationalatlas. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (675x636, 52 KB)Image from http://nationalatlas. ... State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th)  - Land 102,989 km²  - Water 1,760 km² (1. ... State nickname: The Green Mountain State Other U.S. States Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Governor Jim Douglas (R) Senators {{{Senators}}} Official languages None Area 24,923 km² (43th)  - Land 23,974 km²  - Water 949 km² (3. ...


As in 1789, President George Washington ran unopposed for a second term. Under the system in place then and through the election of 1800, each voting elector cast two votes—the recipient of the greatest number of votes was elected President, the second greatest number Vice President. As with his first term, Washington is considered to have been elected unanimously. Presidential electoral votes by state. ... The President of the United States (often abbreviated POTUS) is the head of state of the United States. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was an American planter, political figure, and military leader. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... The Vice President of the United States is the second-highest executive official of the United States government, the person who is, in the words of Adlai Stevenson, a heartbeat from the presidency. ...


The recipient of 77 electoral votes, John Adams of Massachusetts, finished second in voting and was therefore elected Vice President of the United States. John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was the first (1789–1797) Vice President of the United States, and the second (1797–1801) President of the United States. ... State nickname: Bay State Other U.S. States Capital Boston Largest city Boston Governor Mitt Romney (R) Senators {{{Senators}}} Official languages English Area 27,360 km² (44th)  - Land 20,317 km²  - Water 7,043 km² (25. ... The Vice President of the United States is the second-highest executive official of the United States government, the person who is, in the words of Adlai Stevenson, a heartbeat from the presidency. ...

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General election

Results

Presidential Candidate Party Home State Popular Vote(a) Electoral Vote(b)
Count Percentage
George Washington (none) Virginia 132
John Adams Federalist Massachusetts 77
George Clinton Republican New York 50
Thomas Jefferson Republican Virginia 4
Aaron Burr Republican New York 1
Total 100.0% 264
Needed to win 67

Source (Electoral Vote): Electoral College Box Scores 1789–1996. Official website of the National Archives. (July 30, 2005). George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was an American planter, political figure, and military leader. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was the first (1789–1797) Vice President of the United States, and the second (1797–1801) President of the United States. ... ... State nickname: Bay State Other U.S. States Capital Boston Largest city Boston Governor Mitt Romney (R) Senators {{{Senators}}} Official languages English Area 27,360 km² (44th)  - Land 20,317 km²  - Water 7,043 km² (25. ... This page is for the Vice President George Clinton. ... The Democratic-Republican party was the first United States political party, which evolved early in the history of the United States. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York City Governor George Pataki (R) Senators Charles Schumer (D) Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) Official languages None (English is de facto) Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... Thomas Jefferson (April 13 (April 2 O.S.), 1743 – July 4, 1826) was the third (1801–1809) President of the United States, second (1797–1801) Vice President, first (1789–1785) United States Secretary of State, and an American statesman, ambassador to France, political philosopher, revolutionary, agriculturalist, horticulturist, land owner, architect... The Democratic-Republican party was the first United States political party, which evolved early in the history of the United States. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... Vice President Aaron Burr Alternate meaning: Rev. ... The Democratic-Republican party was the first United States political party, which evolved early in the history of the United States. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York City Governor George Pataki (R) Senators Charles Schumer (D) Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) Official languages None (English is de facto) Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... July 30 is the 211th day (212th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 154 days remaining. ... 2005(MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


(a) The popular vote is not tabulated because (1) only 6 of the 15 states chose electors by any form of popular vote and (2) pre-Twelfth Amendment electoral vote rules obscure the intentions of the voters.
(b) Two electors from Maryland and one elector from Vermont did not cast votes.


Breakdown by ticket

Presidential Candidate Running Mate Electoral Vote
George Washington John Adams 77
George Washington George Clinton 50
George Washington Thomas Jefferson 4
George Washington Aaron Burr 1

George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was an American planter, political figure, and military leader. ... John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was the first (1789–1797) Vice President of the United States, and the second (1797–1801) President of the United States. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was an American planter, political figure, and military leader. ... This page is for the Vice President George Clinton. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was an American planter, political figure, and military leader. ... Thomas Jefferson (April 13 (April 2 O.S.), 1743 – July 4, 1826) was the third (1801–1809) President of the United States, second (1797–1801) Vice President, first (1789–1785) United States Secretary of State, and an American statesman, ambassador to France, political philosopher, revolutionary, agriculturalist, horticulturist, land owner, architect... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was an American planter, political figure, and military leader. ... Vice President Aaron Burr Alternate meaning: Rev. ...

Electoral college selection

Method of choosing Electors State(s)
state is divided into electoral districts, with one Elector chosen per district by the voters of that district Kentucky
Virginia
each Elector chosen by voters statewide Maryland
Pennsylvania
  • two Congressional districts chose five Electors each; the remaining two districts chose three Electors each
  • each Elector chosen by majority vote of voters in Congressional district
  • if an insufficient number of Electors are chosen by majority vote from a Congressional district, remaining Electors would be appointed by the state legislature
Massachusetts
  • each Elector chosen by majority vote of voters statewide
  • if an insufficient number of Electors are chosen by majority vote, runoff is held between the top 2n vote-getters, where n is the number of vacancies remaining
New Hampshire
each Elector appointed by the state legislature (all other states)

State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th)  - Land 102,989 km²  - Water 1,760 km² (1. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich (R) Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296,486 (19th)  - Density 165 /km² (5th) Admission... State nickname: The Keystone State Other U.S. States Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell (D) Senators Arlen Specter (R) Rick Santorum (R) Official languages None Area 119,283 km² (33rd)  - Land 116,074 km²  - Water 3,208 km² (2. ... State nickname: Bay State Other U.S. States Capital Boston Largest city Boston Governor Mitt Romney (R) Senators {{{Senators}}} Official languages English Area 27,360 km² (44th)  - Land 20,317 km²  - Water 7,043 km² (25. ... State nickname: The Granite State Other U.S. States Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Governor John Lynch (D) Senators {{{Senators}}} Official languages English Area 24,239 km² (46th)  - Land 23,249 km²  - Water 814 km² (3. ...

See also

  • History of the United States (1789-1849)


After the election of George Washington as the first President of the United States in 1789, Congress passed the first of many laws organizing the government, and adopted a bill of rights in the form of ten amendments to the new Constitution—the United States Bill of Rights. ...

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