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Election in Pennsylvania
1788–89 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania|
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The 1788–89 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.
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.
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Results
1788-1789 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania
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Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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Percentage
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Electoral votes
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Independent
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George Washington
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7,383
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100.00%
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15
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Totals
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7,383
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100.00%
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15
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See also
References