1788 Presidential Election

George Washington won the 1788 presidential election with 69 of 69 electoral votes. Explore the full interactive map below.

Electoral Vote Results

George Washington
George Washington 69 EV

69 total electoral votes.

Election Details

Winner
George Washington
Runner-Up
Unknown
EV Margin
69
Needed To Win
35

The 1788 map includes 69 electoral votes across 1 candidate with electoral votes.

1788 Election Background

George Washington won the 1788 presidential election with 69 electoral votes. This page combines the interactive historical electoral map with a compact election summary.

Key Notes

  • The map records 69 total electoral votes and 1 candidate with electoral votes.
  • 35 electoral votes were needed for a majority in this election.
  • The electoral vote margin between the top two candidates was 69.
  • Use the interactive map above to inspect the state-by-state electoral result and explore alternate outcomes.