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Elections were held on November 5, 1940. The Democratic Party continued to dominate national politics, as it defended its congressional majorities and retained the presidency. It was the last election prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor and America's entry into World War II .
On Election Day—November 5, 1940, he received 27.3 million votes to Willkie's 22.3 million, and in the Electoral College, he defeated Willkie by a margin of 449 to 82. Willkie did get over six million more votes than the Republican nominee in 1936, Alf Landon , and he ran strong in rural areas in the American Midwest , taking over 57% of the ...
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The 1940 United States Senate elections coincided with the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt to his third term as president. The 32 seats of Class 1 were contested in regular elections, and special elections were held to fill vacancies.
The 1940 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place on November 5, 1940, as part of the 1940 United States presidential election, held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose 17 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College , who voted for president and vice president .
The 1940 United States presidential election in Texas took place on November 5, 1940, as part of the 1940 United States presidential election. State voters chose 23 [ 2 ] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College , who voted for president and vice president .
The 1940 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 77th United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 5, 1940, while Maine held theirs on September 9.
The 1940 United States presidential election in Ohio was held on November 5, 1940, as part of the 1940 United States presidential election. State voters chose 26 electors to the Electoral College , who voted for president and vice president .