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When the Electoral College convened, all electors overwhelmingly chose George Washington as president—resulting in him garnering 69 electoral votes. John Adams trailed but was elected vice president due to a split system that had not yet divided votes for president and vice president, a flaw later rectified in the Twelfth Amendment.
Historical Significance
While Washington's election was largely anticipated, the outcome also underscored the challenges faced by early American political entities in bridging divides. Adams emerged from the election with fewer votes than many expected, leading to sentiments of dismay that echoed the tensions of the electoral process.