1788–89 United States presidential election in Delaware

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1788–1789 United States presidential election in Delaware

December 15, 1788 – January 10, 1789 1792 →
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Nominee George Washington John Jay
Party Independent Federalist
Home state Virginia New York
Electoral vote 3 3
Popular vote 685
Percentage 100%

President before election

Office established

Elected President

George Washington
Independent

The 1788–89 United States presidential election in Delaware took place between December 15, 1788, and January 10, 1789, as part of the 1788–1789 United States presidential election to elect the first President. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Delaware unanimously voted for independent candidate and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, George Washington. The total vote is composed of 685 for Federalist electors, all of whom were supportive of Washington.

Results[]

United States presidential election in Delaware, 1789
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Independent George Washington 685 100.00% 3
Totals 685 100.00% 3

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