See main article: 1944 United States presidential election.
| Election Name: | 1944 United States presidential election in Delaware |
| Country: | Delaware |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1940 United States presidential election in Delaware |
| Previous Year: | 1940 |
| Next Election: | 1948 United States presidential election in Delaware |
| Next Year: | 1948 |
| Votes For Election: | All 3 Delaware votes to the Electoral College |
| Election Date: | November 7, 1944[1] |
| Image1: | 1944_portrait_of_FDR_(1)(small).jpg |
| Nominee1: | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Home State1: | New York |
| Running Mate1: | Harry S. Truman |
| Electoral Vote1: | 3 |
| Popular Vote1: | 68,166 |
| Percentage1: | 54.38% |
| Nominee2: | Thomas E. Dewey |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Home State2: | New York |
| Running Mate2: | John W. Bricker |
| Electoral Vote2: | 0 |
| Popular Vote2: | 56,747 |
| Percentage2: | 45.27% |
| 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 1944 United States presidential election in Delaware took place on November 7, 1944, as part of the 1944 United States presidential election. State 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 Senator Harry S. Truman, with 54.38% of the popular vote, against Governor Thomas E. Dewey (R–New York), running with Governor John W. Bricker, with 45.27% of the popular vote.[3] [4]
| County | Roosevelt | Dewey | Other candidates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 7,900 | 7,069 | 57 | |
| New Castle | 49,588 | 37,783 | 318 | |
| Sussex | 10,678 | 11,895 | 73 | |
| Statewide | 68,166 | 56,747 | 448 |