George Washington was unopposed in both the 1st and 2nd elections for President, winning a unanimous electoral vote.   This sharply contrasted with future elections where Adams beat Jefferson by 3 votes. More than 50 tie votes were cast between Jefferson and Burr four years later. James Madison came close in 1820 when the vote was 231 for him and 1 for John Quincy Adams.  The one dissenting vote was cast by a New Hampshire delegate for the sole purpose of keeping George Washington's record as that of the only unanimously elected President.