New Hampshire unanimously voted for independent candidate and commander-in-chief of the
Continental Army,
George Washington. The total vote is composed of 1,759 for
Federalist electors, all of whom were supportive of Washington.[1] Several candiates of unknown affiliation also received votes.
No elector candidate received the majority of votes, throwing the election to the legislature, who chose the five best-performing elector candidates.[1]
Results
1788-1789 United States presidential election in New Hampshire
New Hampshire unanimously voted for independent candidate and commander-in-chief of the
Continental Army,
George Washington. The total vote is composed of 1,759 for
Federalist electors, all of whom were supportive of Washington.[1] Several candiates of unknown affiliation also received votes.
No elector candidate received the majority of votes, throwing the election to the legislature, who chose the five best-performing elector candidates.[1]
Results
1788-1789 United States presidential election in New Hampshire