1788–89 United States presidential election in New Jersey

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1788–89 United States presidential election in New Jersey

December 15, 1788 – January 10, 1789 1792 →
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Nominee George Washington John Jay John Adams
Party Independent Federalist Federalist
Home state Virginia New York Massachusetts
Electoral vote 6 5 1
Percentage 100%

President before election

Office established

Elected President

George Washington
Independent

The 1788–89 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place between December 15, 1788 – January 10, 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.

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