1948 Democratic Party presidential primaries

From March 9 to June 1, 1948, voters of the Democratic Party chose its nominee for president in the 1948 United States presidential election.[1] Incumbent President Harry S. Truman was selected as the nominee through a series of primary elections and caucuses culminating in the 1948 Democratic National Convention held from July 12 to July 14, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a sitting President, his nomination was secured.

1948 Democratic Party presidential primaries

March 9 to June 1, 1948
 
Candidate Harry S. Truman William Alexander Julian
Home state Missouri Ohio
Contests won 8 0
Popular vote 1,375,452 271,146
Percentage 63.9% 12.35%

Previous Democratic nominee

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Democratic nominee

Harry S. Truman

See also

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (2016-02-19). Guide to U.S. Elections - Google Books. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
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