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Open Primaries Launch Seventh State Series For Delegates
The seven state series begins with Louisiana and Maine leading eight states in a push to choose 217 Republican and 142 Democratic delegates by April 1. Republicans tally 63 delegates so far amid a busy campaign as Dewey gains favorable pledges while Willkie supporters seek New Hampshire. Democratic effort centers on drafting Roosevelt for a fourth term with New York and Maine showing solid backing.
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Louisiana
Minnesota
New York
Iowa
Kansas
Arizona
Thomas E. Dewey
North Carolina
New Mexico
New Hampshire
Wendell L. Willkie
Florida
Dewey
Columbia Historical Society
Wade H. Cooper
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Historical Society
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Harold E. Stassen
Cleaver
Towa
Rourke B. Hickenlooper
Alf Landon
Hickenlooper
Landon
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