George Washington Independent George Washington Independent The 1792 United States presidential election in Maryland took place on an unknown date in 1792, as part of the 1792 presidential election.
Oftentimes, which candidate an elector intended to support was unclear.
[1] Prior to the ratification of the 12th amendment, each elector did not distinguish between a vote cast for president and vice president, and simply cast two votes.
In his book, Presidential Elections in Maryland, Former Maryland Secretary of State[3] John T. Willis writes that voters used the general ticket method and that all of the 898 votes cast were for Washington electors.
[4] The results from Worcester County are unknown, but it can be assumed Washington got 100% of the vote as he was the only candidate.