See main article: 1940 United States presidential election.
| Election Name: | 1940 United States presidential election in Delaware |
| Country: | Delaware |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1936 United States presidential election in Delaware |
| Previous Year: | 1936 |
| Next Election: | 1944 United States presidential election in Delaware |
| Next Year: | 1944 |
| Votes For Election: | All 3 Delaware votes to the Electoral College |
| Election Date: | November 5, 1940[1] |
| Image1: | FDRoosevelt1938.png |
| Nominee1: | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Home State1: | New York |
| Running Mate1: | Henry A. Wallace |
| Electoral Vote1: | 3 |
| Popular Vote1: | 74,599 |
| Percentage1: | 54.70% |
| Nominee2: | Wendell Willkie |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Home State2: | New York |
| Running Mate2: | Charles L. McNary |
| Electoral Vote2: | 0 |
| Popular Vote2: | 61,440 |
| Percentage2: | 45.05% |
| Map Size: | 210px |
| President | |
| Before Election: | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1940 United States presidential election in Delaware took place on November 5, 1940, as part of the 1940 United States presidential election. Delaware voters chose three[2] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
Delaware was won by incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt (D–New York), running with Secretary Henry A. Wallace, with 54.70% of the popular vote, against Wendell Willkie (R–New York), running with Minority Leader Charles L. McNary, with 45.05% of the popular vote.[3] [4]
| County | Dem | Rep | Oth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 9,226 | 8,079 | 48 | |
| New Castle | 52,167 | 41,508 | 261 | |
| Sussex | 13,206 | 11,853 | 26 | |
| STATEWIDE | 74,599 | 61,440 | 335 |