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1794 United States elections


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George Washington (Independent)
4th
Federalist hold
10 of 30 seats
Federalist +3
Democratic-Republican hold
All 105 voting seats
Democratic-Republican +5

Elections occurred in the middle of President George Washington's second term. Members of the 4th United States Congress were chosen in this election. Tennessee was admitted as a state during the 4th Congress. The election took place at the beginning of the First Party System, with the Democratic-Republican Party and Federalist Party emerging as political parties, succeeding the anti-administration faction and the pro-administration faction.

In the House, the Democratic-Republicans picked up a small number of seats, increasing their majority. However, Federalist Jonathan Dayton was elected Speaker of the House, defeating Frederick Muhlenberg, who had a less clear partisan affiliation.

In the Senate, the Federalists picked up a moderate number of seats, increasing their majority.

Washington remained unaffiliated with any political faction or party throughout his presidency.

  • 1794–95 United States House of Representatives elections
  • 1794–95 United States Senate elections
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