United States presidential election in South Dakota, 1940
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All 4 South Dakota votes to the Electoral College |
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The 1940 United States presidential election in South Dakota took place on November 5, 1940, as part of the 1940 United States presidential election. South Dakota voters chose four[2] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
South Dakota was won by Wendell Willkie (R–Indiana), running with Minority Leader Charles L. McNary, with 57.41% of the popular vote, against incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt (D–New York), running with Secretary Henry A. Wallace, with 42.59% of the popular vote.[3][4]
Results
United States presidential election in South Dakota, 1940 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Wendell Willkie | 177,065 | 57.41% | |
Democratic | Franklin D. Roosevelt (inc.) | 131,362 | 42.59% | |
Total votes | 308,427 | 100% |
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