The 1789 united states presidential election in maryland took place between december 15, 1788 and january 10, 1789, as part of the 1788 1789 united states presidential election to elect the first president. George washington was unanimously elected for the first of his two terms as president, and john adams became the first vice. This book gives readers insight into the major issues and events. Bush being elected to a second term again, the aforementioned 55th adminstration was. To view maps and results from all prior presidential elections on a single page, see this historical elections timeline. This site provides national election results and maps for presidential elections from 1789 to the present, as well as state and county results for more recent elections. What does it take to get elected president of the united states. Incumbent president george washington was elected to a second term by a unanimous vote in the electoral college, while john adams was reelected as vice president. Presidential elections 17882004 also features essays on each individual election, providing essential background and context for understanding key data. This new resource will be an asset in libraries serving students and citizens interested in presidential elections. Here is an animated map of the united states presidential elections from 1788 through the most recent, 2016. Clark archer, 9781568029559, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In the elections, george washington was elected as the first president and.
United states presidential elections, 17881860 mcfarland. Congressional quarterlys book detailing statistics for presidential elections since 1789 represented the best scholarship at the time of its original printing. Under the articles of confederation, ratified in 1781, the. In this election, and those of the early 19th century, there was no popular vote for president, only an electoral vote.
The documentary history of the first federal elections, 17881790. Volume i documents the first federal elections in south carolina, pennsylvania, massachusetts, and new hampshire. Federal elections other resources america at the polls, 19201992. In the elections, george washington was elected as the first president and the members of the 1st united states congress were selected. Following the constitutional convention of may 1787, over. Jul 08, 2019 united states presidential elections, 1788 1860 by michael j. George washingtons evenhanded presiding over the proceedings impressed the delegates, and many historians feel that the position of president was tailormade for him. History of american presidential elections, 17892008.
An interactive version of each map is also available, letting you change history. I make a variety of different videos, from top 5 videos to. Presidential elections 1788 2004 also features essays on each individual election, providing essential background and context for understanding key data. The digital collections of the library of congress contain a variety of material associated with the presidential election of 1789, including manuscripts, letters, broadsides, and government documents. Map of each american presidential election since 1836 by counties, by states since 1788 89. Dubin, 9780786464227, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The ugliest, most contentious presidential election ever throughout the 1876 campaign, tildens opposition had called him everything from a briber to a thief to a drunken syphilitic. Senate and gubernatorial elections from 1990 to the present. In this election, george washington was elected for the first of his two terms as. Aug 30, 2011 united states presidential elections, 17881860 by michael j. Detailed national results of us presidential elections from 1789 through 2012, us senate and gubernatorial elections since 1990. The nastiest, strangest presidential elections in us history. In 1788 the new constitution of the united states went into effect in the states that had ratified it, and that meant elections had to be organized for representatives in congress and for members of the electoral college in those days i suspect they were literally for electors and the presidential candidates were not named on the ballots. The election of 1804 was the first one in which the electors voted for president and vice president on separate ballots.
Gathers data from presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial elections and examines historical voting patterns from 1788 to 1999. United states presidential elections, 17881860 by michael j. Countylevel returns for elections to the united states presidency and to the united states house of representatives for the years 1840 to 1972. Convention and ratification creating the united states. This reference provides complete returns for the presidential elections in the usa by state and county for the period 1788 to 1860. George washington, the commander of the continental army during the revolutionary war, is unanimously elected the first president of the united states by all. Organizing the 1788 presidential and congressional elections. Map of each american presidential election since 1836 by counties, by states since 178889. Nov 19, 2016 every presidential election 1788 2016. New york followed suit in july 1788, but rhode island and north carolina did. Election 1788 and 1792 general george washington running unopposed was the electoral college choice. A handbook of american presidential election statistics. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the main electoral vote page. George washington was unanimously elected for the first of his two terms as president, and john adams became the first vice president.
United states presidential election of 1789, american presidential election held on feb. The material in each of the eight chapters is introduced with an essay that explains the data and its importance, and sets it all in context. This page links to the results of those historical elections, including a larger map, results and synopsis of the race. Although it is altogether unofficial, presidential elections can be numbered according to the number of the administration of the president that has been elected therein thus, the 2004 presidential election which resulted in president george w. Teaching a class and students are mentioned so i came to my own conclusion. The united states elections of 178889 were the first federal elections in the united states following the ratification of the united states constitution in 1788. As many pictures and media files as possible should be moved into appropriate subcategories. This page details the electoral vote for the 1788 presidential election. Provides useful insight into the personalities and passions that have shaped each presidential election campaign from 1788 to 2008. Forging a federal government creating the united states. Elections were associated with the parliamentary process in england from the th cent. The united states elections of 1788 89 were the first federal elections in the united states following the ratification of the united states constitution in 1788.
The constitution, caucuses, primaries, electoral college, and more, updated for the 2016 election. George washington, president of the federal constitutional convention, revealed few. Asked in the immediate aftermath of the 2008 and 2012 presidential. What happened in 2004 the 2008 democratic party primaries. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Us presidential elections 1788 2016 updated youtube. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Asked in the immediate aftermath of the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections, spae surveys 10,000 people 200 from each state about their experience with and attitudes toward their voting experience.
Through 2016, there have been 58 presidential elections. Presidential elections 17891996 presidential elections. United states presidential election of 1789 united. President in the general november presidential elections from 1789 through 2016. The ugliest, most contentious presidential election ever. New hampshire notified the continental congress on 72 1788 that it had ratified the constitution. For the original method of electing the president and the vice president elections of 1789, 1792, 1796, and 1800, see article ii, section 1, of the constitution. Pew elections performance index epi 20082014 see description below. This information is nowhere else available in one volume, and much of it has been pieced together through years of research of original sources of many kinds. Site includes election data, county maps and state maps, charts. From george washingtons uncontested run for president to the divisive campaigns of 2016, see an overview of all the presidential elections in u.
Survey of the performance of american elections spae 20072012. The 178889 united states presidential election was the first quadrennial presidential election. The 1788 89 united states presidential election was the first quadrennial presidential election. Rare book and special collections division, library of congress 069. The documentary history of the first federal elections. Individual year pages include candidates, parties, popular and electoral vote totals, maps, charts, and voter turnout 19322016. The 1792 united states presidential election was the second quadrennial presidential election. The second volume in the documentary history of the first federal elections covers the federal elections in connecticut, delaware, maryland, virginia, and georgia. Today, all states but maine and nebraska have a winnertakeall system in which all of a given states electors vote for the winner of that states popular vote. This is a main category requiring frequent diffusion and maybe maintenance. As in volume i, biographical sketches of the principal candidates for office and maps of the electoral districts in each state are provided, and the historical context of the documents is sketched in introductions and editorial notes. History of american presidential elections, 17891968 by arthur meier schlesinger and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
His farewell address warned a union of states would come under frequent attacks by foreigndomestic enemies, the importance of s eparation of powers and checks and balances, and political factions who obstruct the execution of laws. Our campaigns us president national vote race dec 08, 1788. Much of the information in this book comes from data collected by the icpr in ann arbor, michigan. Voters chose 8 representatives, or electors to the electoral college, who voted for president and vice president.
Bringing together leading geographers and political scientists, this authoritative atlas analyzes and maps the campaigns, primaries, general election, and key state referenda to provide a rich picture of this watershed event. Elections of 1789 and 1792, in history of american presidential elections, 17892008, eds. The variables for the presidential vote include the percentages of ballots cast for major and significant minor party candidates, and estimates of voter turnout in the presidential elections. This major reference work provides complete returns for the presidential elections by state and county for the period 1788 to 1860. New hampshire notified the continental congress on 721788 that it had ratified the constitution.
History american presidential elections 1789 1968 abebooks. United states presidential elections, 17881860 2002 edition. It was held from friday, november 2 to wednesday, december 5, 1792. All of the articles are written by distinguished historians and provide a solid history of the. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It was held, from monday, december 15, 1788 to saturday, january 10, 1789, under the new constitution ratified in 1788. The documentary history of the first federal elections, 1788. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. This reference work provides complete returns for the presidential elections by state and county for the period 1788 to 1860. United states presidential elections, 17881860 2002. The official results by county and state michael j. United states presidential elections, 17881860 mcfarland books. The united states presidential election of 1789 was the first presidential election in the united states of america.
Dec 19, 2016 here is an animated map of the united states presidential elections from 1788 through the most recent, 2016. United states presidential election of 1789 united states. On 4 february 1789, when the 69 presidential electors met in new york city, washington received one vote from every one of them. Available nowhere else in one volume, this information has been pieced together through years of research of original sources of many kinds. Our campaigns us president national vote race dec 08. This book also covers the constitution, the confederation congress, and federal elections, as well as the confederation congress and the first federal election ordinance of september th, 1788. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. The framers of the constitution designed a method of electing the president that grew out of their fear of democracy and political corruption and their desire to maintain the separation of powers that was the basis of the federal system of government. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
How the states voted in every presidential election. The election took place following the ratification of the united states constitution in 1788. The work begins with a history of voting for presidential electors and the influence of political parties. Rare book and special collections division, library of congress 066.
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