1788–89 United States presidential election in New Jersey
January 7, 1789
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The 1788–89 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place on January 7, 1789, as part of the 1789 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
New Jersey, which had become the 3rd state on December 18, 1787[1], unanimously cast its 6 electoral votes for George Washington during its first presidential election.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "New Jersey Department of State". www.nj.gov. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ "1789 Electoral College Results". National Archives. October 29, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2025.