America’s First Presidential Election: A Unique Beginning

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In 1789, the first U.S. presidential election looked nothing like today’s. There were no political parties, no campaign ads, and almost everyone wanted one man to win: George Washington. The election of 1789 set the stage for American democracy, introducing the Electoral College and a unique voting system. Here’s a quick look at how this historic election unfolded and why it was so different from what we see today.