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First National Nominating Convention
- When
- September 1831
- Where
- Baltimore, Maryland
The Anti-Masonic Party held the first national presidential nominating convention in U.S. history in Baltimore, nominating William Wirt and Amos Ellmaker.
In September 1831, the Anti-Masonic Party conducted the first presidential nominating convention in United States history for the 1832 elections. The convention took place in Baltimore, Maryland. Delegates nominated William Wirt, a former Mason, for president and Amos Ellmaker for vice president. This event established the convention as a standard practice for major parties.
Sources
- Anti-Masonic Party Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
- Baltimore Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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