Elections / 1948
The 1948 elections
Harry S. Truman (D) faced Thomas E. Dewey (R); Truman won the presidency. National popular vote: D+4.5.
President — national popular vote
Harry S. Truman (D) vs Thomas E. Dewey (R)
Truman (D)
24,178,335
49.6%
Dewey (R)
21,991,280
45.1%
Thurmond + others
2,621,667
5.4%
Margin
D+4.5
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