1788–89 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania

The 1789 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place on January 7, 1789, as part of the 1788–89 United States presidential election to elect the first President. Voters chose 10 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 Pennsylvania

January 7, 1789

Nominee George Washington John Adams John Hancock Party Nonpartisan Federalist Federalist Home state Virginia Massachusetts Massachusetts Electoral vote 10 8 2 Popular vote 7,383 – – Percentage 100% – –

Pennsylvania unanimously voted for nonpartisan candidate and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, George Washington. The total vote is composed of 6,711 for Federalist electors and 672 for Anti-Federalist electors, all of whom were supportive of Washington.[1]

Results

1788-1789 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Nonpartisan	George Washington	7,383	100%	15
Totals			7,383	100.0%	15

References

1. "PA US President". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 4 August 2012.