1948 United States presidential election in North Dakota

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

1948 United States presidential election in North Dakota

November 2, 1948[1]

All 4 North Dakota votes to the Electoral College
 
Nominee Thomas Dewey Harry S. Truman
Party Republican Democratic
Home state New York Missouri
Running mate Earl Warren Alben W. Barkley
Electoral vote 4 0
Popular vote 115,139 95,812
Percentage 52.2% 43.4%

President before election

Harry S. Truman
Democratic

Elected President

Harry S. Truman
Democratic

North Dakota was won by Governor Thomas Dewey (RNew York), running with Governor Earl Warren, with 52.17% of the popular vote, against incumbent President Harry S. Truman (DMissouri), running with Kentucky Senator Alben W. Barkley, with 43.41% of the popular vote.[3][4]

Results

1948 United States presidential election in North Dakota
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Thomas Dewey 115,139 52.17%
Democratic Harry S. Truman (inc.) 95,812 43.41%
Progressive Henry A. Wallace 8,391 3.80%
Socialist Norman Thomas 1,000 0.45%
Dixiecrat Strom Thurmond 374 0.17%
Total votes 220,716 100%

References


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