President-elect Washington dies in 1793

WI George Washington had died in early 1793, before he could be sworn in for his second term? Is a special election in the cards? Who would the VP be?
What would John Adams's stance about the WotFC be? Could he hold the country together with a Pro-British North and a Pro-French South?

Come on, nobody? This has a huge potential.

Well, the Electoral College have already voted (in December 1792) so Adams is unquerstionably Vice-President Elect. If there is no President on March 4, he presumably succeeds to the position, and continues for the next four years. He has, of course, already been POTUS for the unexpired portion of Washington's first term.

If he makes himself as unpopular as he did in his OTL term, then he loses to Jefferson in 1796. Biggest difference is that this, in all probablility, means that John Marshall does not become Chief Justice. Any thoughts on who Jefferson might appoint, and with what results?

Also, the tie between Jefferson and Burr (assuming Burr is still the running-mate) is less likely, as in 1796 the Electors' second votes were far more scattered than in 1800. So he stays in good standing with the DRs, and may be nominated in 1904 to succeed Jefferson.

Mikestone8 said:

Well, the Electoral College have already voted (in December 1792) so Adams is unquerstionably Vice-President Elect. If there is no President on March 4, he presumably succeeds to the position, and continues for the next four years. He has, of course, already been POTUS for the unexpired portion of Washington's first term.

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That's far from certain. The Presidential Succession Act 1792 included provisions for a special election, albeit only in the case where both the offices of President and VP were vacant. Neither the original text of the Constitution nor the act settled the issue of whether the VP serves the remainder of the term or only provisionally until a special election can be held. The fact is that IOTL in 1841 we chose the former, but until the passing of the 25th Amendment, it was purely customary.