1788–89 United States presidential election in Delaware

The 1789 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 3 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1789 United States presidential election in Delaware

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

Delaware unanimously voted for nonpartisan 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
Nonpartisan George Washington 685 100.00% 3
Totals 685 100.00% 3

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