1788–89 United States presidential election in New Jersey

The 1789 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 6 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 New Jersey
December 15, 1788 – January 10, 1789
 
Nominee George Washington John Jay John Adams
Party Nonpartisan Federalist Federalist
Home state Virginia New York Massachusetts
Electoral vote 6 5 1
Percentage 100% – –
President before election

George Washington
Nonpartisan

 Elected President

George Washington
Nonpartisan

Elections in New Jersey

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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