U.S. presidential election, 1792

The U.S. presidential election of 1792 was the second presidential election in the United States, and the first in which each of the original 13 states appointed electors (in addition to newly added states Kentucky and Vermont).

Related Topics:
United States - Kentucky - Vermont

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As in 1789, President George Washington ran unopposed for a second term. Under the system in place then and through the election of 1800, each voting elector cast two votes?the recipient of the greatest number of votes was elected President, the second greatest number Vice President. As with his first term, Washington is considered to have been elected unanimously.

Related Topics:
1789 - President - George Washington - 1800 - Vice President

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The recipient of 77 electoral votes, John Adams of Massachusetts, finished second in voting and was therefore elected Vice President of the United States.

Related Topics:
John Adams - Massachusetts - Vice President of the United States

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