The 1792 United States presidential election was the second presidential election that took place over one month, from Nov. 2 to Dec. 5. Incumbent President George Washington was re-elected for a second term with a unanimous vote in the electoral college. John Adams was also re-elected as vice president. Although Washington was essentially unopposed, Adams faced a competitive re-election against Governor George Clinton of New York.
George Washington, President; John Adams, Vice President
Name of candidate | Total |
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George Washington, of Virginia | 132 |
John Adams, of Massachusetts | 77 |
George Clinton, of New York | 50 |
Thomas Jefferson, of Virginia | 4 |
Aaron Burr, of New York | 1 |
Total electoral vote | 132 |