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Why were North Carolina and Rhode Island ineligible to participate in the first US Presidential election?

Question #150418. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Jan 04 2024.
Originally posted Jan 04 2024 9:13 PM.

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At that point in 1789, neither North Carolina nor Rhode Island had ratified the constitution.

The Electoral College had 69 electors. New York did not participate either, since its legislature did not choose its electors on time.

All 69 electors cast their votes for George Washington.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1788%E2%80%9389_United_States_presidential_election
Response last updated by psnz on Jan 04 2024.
Jan 04 2024, 9:15 PM
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