1948 United States presidential election in Delaware

The 1948 United States presidential election in Delaware took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. Delaware voters chose 3[2] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

United States presidential election in Delaware, 1948

November 2, 1948[1]
All 3 Delaware votes to the Electoral College
Nominee Thomas E. Dewey Harry S. Truman Party Republican Democratic Home state New York Missouri Running mate Earl Warren Alben W. Barkley Electoral vote 3 0 Popular vote 69,588 67,813 Percentage 50.0% 48.8%
County Results Dewey   50-60% Truman   40-50%
President before election Harry S. Truman Democratic Elected President Harry S. Truman Democratic

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Delaware was won by Governor Thomas Dewey (R–New York), running with Governor Earl Warren, with 50.04% of the popular vote, against incumbent President Harry S. Truman (D–Missouri), running with Senator Alben W. Barkley, with 48.76% of the popular vote.[3][4] This is the last time that New Castle county did not back the statewide winner.