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When Washington was made President there wasn't an election. The Congress decided who would be President and they did that for many years. The founding fathers didn't feel the general population knew enough to election someone for the office.
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In which year was the first US Presidential election?
It was held in 1789 .
What day was the first Presidential election held in the US?
The polls opened on December 15, 1788 and closed on January 10, 1789
Was there a presidential election in 2006?
Not in the US- presidential election were held in 2004 and 2008 the next one will be in 2012. (The year of a presidential election is always a multiple of 4 .)
In the US presidential election are held every?
U.S. presidential elections are held every 4 years. Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November.
When was the most recent date for a US Presidential election?
The most recent past US Presidential election was held on November 4, 2008; the next Presidential election will be on November 6, 2012. General elections are always held on Tuesday following the first Monday in November.
Who defeated the federalist Rufus King in the presidential election in 1817?
James Monroe won the US presidential election in which Rufus King was a contender. This election was held in 1816.
What are the most famous US presidential campaigns?
The most famous US presidential campaigns are Democratic presidential nomination of 1960. The 1789 first US presidential election of George Washington, the 1932 US presidential campaign of Roosevelt as well as the Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
When is the 2008 US presidential election?
The US presidential election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. The main faceoff is between Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate John McCain.
What was the date of the 2006 US Presidential general election?
There was no US Presidential election in 2006. The date of the mid-term general election in 2006 was Tuesday, November 7. The date of the most recent Presidential election was Tuesday, November 4, 2008. The next Presidential election will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Where was the first presidential caucus held?
Iowa is the first caucus, which is held in January.
When was the first us president elected?
The first presidential election in the US was held in 1788. George Washington was the unanimous winner.
When is the next us presidential election 2012?
It was held November 6,2012. Obama won a second term.
