1788–89 United States presidential election in Connecticut

The 1789 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place between December 15, 1788 – January 10, 1789 as part of the 1789 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 7 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Main article: 1788–89 United States presidential election
1788-1789 United States presidential election in Connecticut
December 15, 1788 – January 10, 1789
 
Nominee George Washington John Adams Samuel Huntington
Party Nonpartisan Federalist Federalist
Home state Virginia Massachusetts Connecticut
Electoral vote 7 5 2
Popular vote N/A[1] – –
Percentage 100% – –
No Individual County Results
President before election

George Washington
Nonpartisan

 Elected President

George Washington
Nonpartisan

Elections in Connecticut

Connecticut, which had become the 5th state on January 9, 1788, unanimously cast its 7 electoral votes for George Washington during its first presidential election.

References
  1. The state legislature voted to choose presidential electors.
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