1796 United States presidential election in New York

A presidential election was held in New York on November 7, 1796, as part of the 1796 United States presidential election.^[1] The state legislature chose 12 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

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1796 United States presidential election in New York

← 1792 November 7, 1796 1800 â†’

Nominee John Adams Party Federalist Home state Massachusetts Running mate Thomas Pinckney Electoral vote 12 Percentage 100.00%

President before election George Washington Independent Elected President John Adams Federalist

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During this election, New York cast 12 electoral votes for Vice President John Adams.^[2]