Presidential election
1792 presidential election
George Washington was elected unanimously in 1792 with all 132 electoral votes.
Results
6.3%
Turnout rate
28.6K
Total votes cast
500.0K
Eligible voters
| State | Electoral votes | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania(PA) | 15 | IndependentWashington | +100% |
| New York(NY) | 12 | IndependentWashington | +100% |
| Virginia(VA) | 21 | IndependentWashington | +100% |
| Massachusetts(MA) | 16 | IndependentWashington | +100% |
Candidates
Party
Independent (Federalist-leaning)Running mate
John Adams
Home state
Virginia
Age at election
60
Previous position
1st President of the United States (Incumbent)
Electoral votes
132
Party
Democratic-RepublicanRunning mate
Thomas Jefferson
Home state
New York
Age at election
53
Previous position
Governor of New York
Electoral votes
50
All States
Washington
100%
Key events
Bank of United States Created
Hamilton's central bank established
Bill of Rights Ratified
First 10 amendments took effect
Issues & context
Washington again unanimous. No organized opposition to his presidency. Contest was for VP between Adams and Clinton. Political parties forming (Federalists vs Democratic-Republicans) despite Washington's independence.
Hamilton's system stabilizing economy. Bank established. Debts being serviced. Trade growing. But Whiskey Tax causing frontier unrest.
Washington universally revered. No serious presidential opposition. Real contest was ideological fight between Hamilton (Federalist) and Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) factions.
Demonstrated electoral system working. Party system emerging in VP contest. Set stage for contested 1796 election. Washington's reluctance to run again started two-term tradition debate.
Did you know?
- 1.Second unanimous Electoral College for Washington
- 2.Real contest was for VP between Adams and Clinton
- 3.First election with Vermont and Kentucky as states
- 4.Washington considered not running
- 5.Hamilton and Jefferson rivalry intensifying