1788–89 United States presidential election in New Hampshire

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1788–89 United States presidential election in New Hampshire

January 7, 1789 1792 →
 
Nominee George Washington John Adams
Party Independent Federalist
Home state Virginia Massachusetts
Electoral vote 5 5
Popular vote 5,909
Percentage 100.00%

President before election

Office established

Elected President

George Washington
Independent

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

New Hampshire unanimously voted for independent candidate and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, George Washington. The total vote is composed of 5,909 for Federalist electors, all of whom were supportive of Washington.

Results[edit]

1788-1789 United States presidential election in New Hampshire
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Independent George Washington 5,909 100.00% 5
Totals 5,909 100.00% 5

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