Victory in South Dakota 1948 election solidifies Bushfield win
The Republican ticket swept South Dakota with Bushfield to another two-year term and Mundt and Case reelected to Congress. Willkie led Roosevelt regionally by about 42,000 votes as precincts reported. Hines trailed Shaw in the nonpartisan superintendent race. Other GOP offices posted large margins while Democratic candidates lagged.
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Harlan J. Bushfield
South Dakota
Congress
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Roosevelt
Glenn W. Martens
Bushfield
J. E. Hines
Fred L. Shaw
Hines
Shaw
Midler
Jority
Mawes Lows
W. Bicknell Webster
Bushnell
Bicknell
Bick
Temmey
Foley
Ringsrud
Del
Warner
Holter
Douglas GR
Scott
Hammerquist
Venables
Doherty
Sehlicsmaas
Huron
John Boyle
Paul Tschetter
Joe Reilly
John C. Colfer
Blanche
Babbitt Hoy
Tor Register of Deeds
Anna Payson
Incum
Howard T. Shober
Vitor
W. G. Bateman
Shober
Shobers
Bateman
Weir Londs Bell
Carl Weir
C. H. Bei
Ames M. Worrall
Thad Oviatt
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Beadle County Approves Third Term and Party Ticket
Beadle County trends with Democratic tilt as Roosevelt leads Willkie by about 1,600 votes with most precincts reporting. Governor candidate Bicknell leads Bushfeld while Temmey and Luby run strong for reelection. County offices show Shober and Weir leading. tight races for auditor and legislature.
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Beadle County
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Wendell L. Willkie
Lewis W. Bicknell
Harlan J. Bushfeld
Leo Temmey
Huron
South Dakota
Tom H Luby
Berdiek County
Swere
Temmey
Lnhead
Andrew Foley
Watertown
Luby
W. C. Peterson
Wheeler And FDR Win In Montana
In Helena Montana President Roosevelt and Senator Wheeler won decisive support in a state election with several close races. Wheeler ran as a Democrat seeking re election amid a broader contest that included Gov Hoy Ulkemeyer challenging Sam Ford the Republican nominee. The vote count reflected tight margins across 426 precincts with a nip and tuck battle shaping the governor’s race.
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Helena
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Roosevelt
Burph Wheeler
Montana
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How They Voted Presidential and legislative results
AP reports Roosevelt leading in 39 states with 468 electoral votes and 99,463 precincts counted while Willkie has 9 states and 63 electoral votes. House results show Democrats gaining seats in multiple states. Senate outcomes and governor party counts noted, with several state contests mentioned.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Willkie
House
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
New York
West Virginia
Ohio
Delaware
Garner Refuses Comment On Election In Texas
In Uvalde Texas on November 6 John Nance Gummer declined to discuss the election or his plans. Reporters noted uncertainty about future returns and indicated questions about the congressional reaction remain unsettled.
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Garner
Uvalde
Tex
John Nance
Gummer
Oine
Sati Foots
Greeks Claim Big Balkan Victory at Koritza Heights
Allied dispatches report Greek mountain fighters entering Koritza Albania and capturing thousands of Italian troops under siege. Greece claims prisoners and captured artillery while lines on the 100 mile front hold firm. RAF bombers hit Naples area and Emden with extensive fires and shipyard damage in retaliatory strikes.
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Associated Press
Koritza
Albania
Balkan
Macedonia
Greece
Koritza Heights
Sully
Ajiactory
Lond
Kalamas
Ioannina
Naples
Italy
London Suffers Longest Night Air Raid In War
London endured its longest wartime air raid as German bombers dropped incendiaries and high explosives from dusk until after sunrise. Night alarms remained in effect into morning as workers began their day. RAF reported attacks on German objectives and invasion areas, while Swiss cities also faced alarms.
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London
Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
Germany
Italy
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Willkie Concedes as Roosevelt Wins Third Term
The Associated Press reports Roosevelt expands lead in nine states and appears set with 488 of 531 electoral votes. Willkie concedes, while McNary and Joy Pouring Parkie note similar results. Democrats retain control of House and Senate as early tallies favor Roosevelt nationally.
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Willkie
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Mr. Roosevelt
Joy A. Mallee
Parkie
Mere
Franklin Roosevelt
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Missouri
Minnesota
New Jersey
California
Andlinois
Colorado
Iowa
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Nebraska
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South Dakota
Vermont
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Senate
Willkie Concedes Victory to Roosevelt in 1940 Race
The telegraphed message from Willkie’s camp congratulates Roosevelt on reelection and notes mutual pride in American citizen participation. Wisconsin results show La Follette backing a third term, with governorships tilting Democrats gain. Roosevelt may appoint Willkie to a defense program role. Willkie’s stature remains high.
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Wisconsin
Robert M
la Follette
Fred Hi. Clausen
Roosevelt
Willkie
Congress
Foreign Policy To Remain Same After Roosevelt Victory
Washington November 6 voters confidence signals continuation of aid to Britain short of war and a firm stance against aggressor nations. Diplomatic consensus views momentum for Pan American defenses and reinforcement of Western Hemisphere security. Cordell Hull themes appear in early analyses.
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Roosevelt
Britain
Cordell
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