January 7 - Today in Legal History
January 7, 1789 - First Presidential Electors Chosen
States begin to choose electors, by vote of the people or through legislative appointment, in the first use of the Electoral College system, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution. George Washington will win the first presidential election and will be sworn into office on April 30, 1789.
Related resources:
- U.S. Electoral College (Office of the Federal Register)
- The U.S. Constitution (FindLaw)
