1940 United States presidential election in Delaware|
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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 (DโNew York), running with Secretary Henry A. Wallace, with 54.70% of the popular vote, against Wendell Willkie (RโNew York), running with Minority Leader Charles L. McNary, with 45.05% of the popular vote.[3][4] Delaware was one of six states that swung more Democratic compared to 1936, alongside Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and North Carolina.
Results
Results by county
County
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Dem
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Rep
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Oth
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Kent
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9,226
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8,079
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48
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New Castle
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52,167
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41,508
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261
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Sussex
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13,206
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11,853
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26
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STATEWIDE
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74,599
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61,440
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335
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See also
References