1796 United States presidential election in Vermont explained

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Election Name:1796 United States presidential election in Vermont
Country:Vermont
Flag Image:Flag of the Vermont Republic.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1792 United States presidential election in Vermont
Previous Year:1792
Next Election:1800 United States presidential election in Vermont
Next Year:1800
Election Date:November 4 - December 7, 1796
Image1:US Navy 031029-N-6236G-001 A painting of President John Adams (1735-1826), 2nd president of the United States, by Asher B. Durand (1767-1845)-crop.jpg
Nominee1:John Adams
Party1:Federalist Party (United States)
Home State1:Massachusetts
Electoral Vote1:4
Percentage1:100.00%
Nominee2:Thomas Pinckney
Party2:Federalist
Home State2:South Carolina
Electoral Vote2:4
Percentage2:
President
Before Election:George Washington
Before Party:Independent (politician)
After Election:John Adams
After Party:Federalist Party (United States)

The 1796 United States presidential election in Vermont took place between November 4 and December 7, 1796, as part of the 1796 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

During this election, Vermont cast four electoral votes for vice president and New England native John Adams.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1796 The American Presidency Project . 7 February 2023 . www.presidency.ucsb.edu.
  2. Book: Vermont Office of Secretary of State . Vermont Legislative Directory . 1917 . Rand, Avery . 77 . en.