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%

Elections in Maryland
Government

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.


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