How many electoral votes did president George Washington have?

William Murphy: Washington won 69 out of 69 available electoral votes in 1788, and 132 out of 132 in 1792. These are the only unanimous electoral college wins in history. A few things to be aware of: 1. read more

William Murphy: Washington won 69 out of 69 available electoral votes in 1788, and 132 out of 132 in 1792. read more

The remaining 35 electoral votes were split among 10 different candidates, including John Jay, who finished in third place with 9 electoral votes. Washington was inaugurated in April 1789, thus beginning the first presidency. read more