1788–89 United States presidential election in Maryland

The 1789 United States presidential election in Maryland 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 8 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. However, 2 electors would not vote.

Main article: 1788–89 United States presidential election

United States presidential election in Maryland, 1789

December 15, 1788 – January 10, 1789

Nominee George Washington George Clinton Robert H. Harrison Party Nonpartisan Anti-Federalist Federalist Home state Virginia New York Maryland Electoral vote 6 0 6 Popular vote 5,539 2,193[1] - Percentage 71.63% 28.37% -

County Results Washington   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90%   90-100%

Maryland unanimously voted for nonpartisan candidate and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, George Washington. The total vote is composed of 5,539 for Federalist electors and 2,193 for Anti-Federalist electors, all of whom were supportive of Washington.

Results

United States presidential election in Maryland, 1789
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Nonpartisan	George Washington	7,732	100%	6
Totals			7,732	100.0%	6

References

1. All 2,193 Anti-Federalist electors supported Washington.