1796 United States presidential election in Connecticut

The 1796 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place between November 4 and December 7, 1796, as part of the 1796 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose nine representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.[1]

1796 United States presidential election in Connecticut

← 1792 November 4 – December 7, 1796 1800 →
 
Nominee John Adams John Jay Thomas Pinckney
Party Federalist Federalist Federalist
Home state Massachusetts New York South Carolina
Electoral vote 9 5 4
Percentage 100.00%

President before election

George Washington
Independent

Elected President

John Adams
Federalist

Connecticut cast nine electoral votes for New England native John Adams.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Congressional Quarterly's guide to US elections (2. ed.). Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly. 1985. pp. 254–256. ISBN 9780871873392. Retrieved July 3, 2023.