2 nov 1792 - Election of 1792

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An election in which incumbent George Washington was re-elected. Similar to the previous one, Washington ran virtually unopposed, allowing him to take every state again. The race for vice president was more competitive, and was mainly between incumbent John Adams and NY Governor George Clinton, the former of whom won by 27 votes.

Main issues: none
Turnout: 6.3%
Significance: First election in which all of the 13 original colonies (as well as Kentucky and Vermont) cast votes
Lowest voter turnout

Electoral Votes
George Washington (I): 132
John Adams (F): 77
George Clinton (D-R): 50
Thomas Jefferson (D-R): 4
Aaron Burr (D-R): 1

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