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1788–89 presidential election map and results
Before the 12th Amendment, each elector cast two votes for different people. George Washington received one vote from every participating elector. Modern state outlines are used only for orientation. A majority was 35 of 69 electoral votes.
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Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington ✓ | Federalist | 69 |
| John Adams | Federalist | 34 |
| Other second-choice candidates | Various | 35 |
Results by state
| State | Won by | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut * | George Washington | Washington 7, Adams 5, Other 2 |
| Delaware * | George Washington | Washington 3, Other 3, Adams 0 |
| Georgia | George Washington | Washington 5, Other 5, Adams 0 |
| Maryland * | George Washington | Washington 6, Other 6, Adams 0 |
| Massachusetts | George Washington | Washington 10, Adams 10, Other 0 |
| New Hampshire | George Washington | Washington 5, Adams 5, Other 0 |
| New Jersey * | George Washington | Washington 6, Other 5, Adams 1 |
| Pennsylvania * | George Washington | Washington 10, Adams 8, Other 2 |
| South Carolina | George Washington | Washington 7, Other 7, Adams 0 |
| Virginia | George Washington | Washington 10, Adams 5, Other 5 |
Notes
- Connecticut: Connecticut's electors also cast two votes for Samuel Huntington.
- Delaware: Delaware's electors also cast three votes for John Jay.
- Maryland: Maryland's electors also cast six votes for Robert H. Harrison.
- New Jersey: New Jersey's electors also cast five votes for John Jay.
- Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania's electors also cast two votes for John Hancock.
- New York: New York did not appoint electors for the first presidential election.
- North Carolina: North Carolina had not yet ratified the Constitution when electors were selected.
- Rhode Island: Rhode Island had not yet ratified the Constitution when electors were selected.
- District of Columbia: The District of Columbia had not yet been established.