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When George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States in 1789, he ran essentially unopposed. There were no formal political parties at the time, and Washington was widely respected, leading to a unanimous decision by the Electoral College. The concept of a competitive presidential election with multiple candidates did not emerge until later, with the first contested election occurring in 1796.

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