1792 United States presidential election in North Carolina

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1792 United States presidential election in North Carolina

November 2 - December 5, 1792

Nominee George Washington Party Independent Home state Virginia Electoral vote 12 Percentage 100.00% –

President before election George Washington Independent Elected President George Washington Independent

The 1792 United States presidential election in North Carolina was held between November 2 – December 5, 1792, as part of the 1792 United States presidential election. 12 members of the Electoral College were allocated to the presidential candidates.

Incumbent Independent President George Washington won and carried the state. This was also the first presidential election in the state of North Carolina.

Background

North Carolina did not participate in the 1788–89 United States presidential election, as it did not ratify the Constitution of the United States until months after the end of that election and after George Washington had assumed office as President of the United States to become the 12th state.

Results

1792 United States presidential election in Virginia
Party		Candidate	Electoral votes
	Independent	George Washington	12
Totals			12

See also

• United States presidential elections in North Carolina