1944 United States presidential election in West Virginia

The 1944 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 7, 1944, as part of the 1944 United States presidential election. West Virginia voters chose eight representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1944 United States presidential election in West Virginia

November 7, 1944

Nominee Franklin D. Roosevelt Thomas E. Dewey Party Democratic Republican Home state New York New York Running mate Harry S. Truman John W. Bricker Electoral vote 8 0 Popular vote 392,777 322,819 Percentage 54.89% 45.11%

County Results Roosevelt   50-60%   60-70% Dewey   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90%

President before election Franklin D. Roosevelt Democratic Elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt Democratic

West Virginia was won by President Franklin D. Roosevelt (D–New York), running with Senator Harry S. Truman, with 54.89% of the popular vote, against the 41st Governor of New York Thomas E. Dewey (R–New York), running with the 54th Governor of Ohio, John W. Bricker, with 45.11% of the popular vote.[1]

Results

1944 United States presidential election in West Virginia[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Franklin D. Roosevelt	392,777	54.89%
	Republican	Thomas E. Dewey	322,819	45.11%
Total votes			715,596	100.00%

References

1. "1944 Presidential Election Results West Virginia".