Selection of the Democratic Party nominee
1948 Democratic Party presidential primaries|
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From March 9 to June 1, 1948, voters of the Democratic Party chose its nominee for president in the 1948 United States presidential election. 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.
Delegates per state
Contests
Date
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Contest
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Popular vote
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Truman
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Julian
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Eisenhower
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Lucas
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Unnamed
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April 13
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Illinois
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16,299 (81.71%)
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1,709 (8.57%)
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427 (2.14%)
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1,513 (7.58%)
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Nebraska
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67,672 (98.70%)
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894 (1.30%)
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See also
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Election timelines | |
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National polling | |
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State polling | |
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Fundraising | |
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Debates and forums | |
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Straw polls | |
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Major events | |
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Caucuses and primaries | |
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Results breakdown | |
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National conventions | |
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Reforms | |
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