1940 United States presidential election in West Virginia
1940 United States presidential election in West Virginia
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The 1940 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 5, 1940, as part of the 1940 United States presidential election. West Virginia voters chose eight[2] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
West Virginia was won by incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt (D–New York), running with Secretary Henry A. Wallace, with 57.10% of the popular vote, against Wendell Willkie (R–Indiana), running with Minority Leader Charles L. McNary, with 42.90% of the popular vote.[3][4]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Franklin D. Roosevelt (inc.) | 495,662 | 57.10% | |
Republican | Wendell Willkie | 372,414 | 42.90% | |
| Total votes | 868,076 | 100% | ||
References[edit]
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^ "1940 Election for the Thirty-ninth Term (1941-45)". Retrieved December 19, 2018.
^ "1940 Presidential General Election Results - West Virginia". Retrieved December 19, 2018.
^ "The American Presidency Project - Election of 1940". Retrieved December 19, 2018.
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