1788–89 United States presidential election in Connecticut

1788–1789 United States presidential election in Connecticut
January 7, 1789
 
Nominee George Washington John Adams Samuel Huntington
Party Independent Federalist Federalist
Home state Virginia Massachusetts Connecticut
Electoral vote 7 5 2
Percentage 100.00% – –
President before election

George Washington
Independent

 Elected President

George Washington
Independent

The 1788–89 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place on January 7, 1789, as part of the 1789 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Connecticut, which had become the 5th state on January 9, 1788, unanimously cast its seven electoral votes for George Washington during its first presidential election.

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