1792 United States presidential election in New Jersey

The 1792 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place between November 2 and December 5, 1792 as part of the 1792 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 7 members of the Electoral College, each of whom, under the provisions of the Constitution prior to the passage of the Twelfth Amendment, cast two votes for President.

Main article: 1792 United States presidential election
1792 United States presidential election in New Jersey
November 2 - December 5, 1792
 
Nominee George Washington John Adams
Party Nonpartisan Federalist
Home state Virginia Massachusetts
Electoral vote 7 7
Percentage 100% –
President before election

George Washington
Nonpartisan

 Elected President

George Washington
Nonpartisan

Elections in New Jersey

New Jersey's 7 electors each cast one vote for incumbent George Washington and one vote for incumbent Vice President John Adams.[1]

References
  1. Presidential Electoral Vote Count Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.


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