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Abbreviation,Selected Map,Total_EV,Shift,Shift tooltip,I_Nominee tooltip,blank,D-Check,D_Nominee_prop,Color Bins,Independent spacing,Direction,Spacer,R-Check,D_Percentage,D_DifferencePercentage,D_Difference,D_EV,D_EV_Total,D_Nominee,R_Nominee_prop,D_PopularPercentage,D_Votes,D_Votes_Total,Hex_Column,Hex_Row,I_Percentage,I_EV,I_EV_Total,I_Nominee tooltip ●,I_Nominee tooltip ')',I_Nominee tooltip 'Percentage)',I_Nominee tooltip '(',I_Nominee,I_PopularPercentage,I_Votes,I_Votes_Total,Independent spacing (popular),Info,Last_RD_Difference,Last_Winner,Last_Winner_Percentage,Number of Records,RD_Difference (bin),RD_Difference,R_Percentage,R_DifferencePercentage,R_Difference,R_EV,R_EV_Total,R_Nominee,I_Nominee_prop,R_PopularPercentage,R_Votes,R_Votes_Total,Region,Row,Shift :(l/r),Shift abbreviation,Space,State (red),State (blue),State (yellow),State,State_Winner,Total Votes,Total_Votes_USA,Winner_Percentage,Winning Party,Year
MN,Hex,11,12,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,B, ,Left,0,,57.2,4.8,103102,11,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,692966,24108417,4.5,2,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-5.5,D,-52.4,1,-20,-17.3,39.9,-7,-43799,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,483617,21970064,Midwest,2,-11.8,0.5,5,,Minnesota,,Minnesota,D,1212226,48691494,-57.2,D,1948
IL,Hex,28,3,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Right,0,,50.1,-1.4,-84764,28,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,1994715,24108417,6,3,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-3.5,D,-51.5,1,-5,-0.900000000,49.2,1.2,21789,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,1961103,21970064,Midwest,2,2.6,-0.5,6,,Illinois,,Illinois,D,3984046,48691494,-50.1,D,1948
MO,Hex,15,14,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,B, ,Left,0,,58.1,6.7,109959,15,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,917315,24108417,5.5,4,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-3,D,-51.4,1,-20,-16.6,41.5,-6.9,-106136,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,655039,21970064,Midwest,4,-13.6,0.5,5,,Missouri,,Missouri,D,1578628,48691494,-58.1,D,1948
WI,Hex,12,6,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Left,0,,50.7,2.1,-3103,12,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,647310,24108417,5.5,2,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",1.8,R,50.4,1,-5,-4.400000000,46.3,-4.1,-83573,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,590959,21970064,Midwest,2,-6.2,0.5,7,,Wisconsin,,Wisconsin,D,1276800,48691494,-50.7,D,1948
IA,Hex,10,7,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Left,0,,50.3,2.8,22504,10,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,522380,24108417,5,3,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",4.5,R,52,1,-5,-2.7,47.6,-4.4,-53249,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,494018,21970064,Midwest,3,-7.2,0.5,5,,Iowa,,Iowa,D,1038264,48691494,-50.3,D,1948
OH,Hex,25,1,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Left,0,,49.5,-0.300000000,-117972,25,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,1452791,24108417,8,3,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",0.400000000,R,50.2,1,-5,-0.300000000,49.2,-1,-136609,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,1445684,21970064,Midwest,3,-0.7,0.5,7,,Ohio,,Ohio,D,2936071,48691494,-49.5,D,1948
RI,Hex,4,1,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,B, ,Right,0,,57.6,-1,13380,4,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,188736,24108417,11.5,2,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-17.3,D,-58.6,1,-20,-16.2,41.4,0.100000000,12300,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,135787,21970064,Northeast,2,1.1,-0.5,10,,Rhode Island,,Rhode Island,D,327702,48691494,-57.6,D,1948
MA,Hex,16,6,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,B, ,Left,0,,54.7,1.900000000,116492,16,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,1151788,24108417,10.5,2,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-5.8,D,-52.8,1,-15,-11.5,43.2,-3.8,-11980,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,909370,21970064,Northeast,2,-5.7,0.5,11,,Massachusetts,,Massachusetts,D,2107146,48691494,-54.7,D,1948
KY,Hex,11,6,% shift to the left,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,B, ,Left,0,,56.7,2.2,-5833,11,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,466756,24108417,6.5,4,1.3,,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,10411,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-9.3,D,-54.5,1,-20,-15.2,41.5,-3.7,-51238,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,341210,21970064,South,4,-5.9,0.5,6,,Kentucky,,Kentucky,D,822658,48691494,-56.7,D,1948
WV,Hex,8,5,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,B, ,Left,0,,57.3,2.4,36411,8,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,429188,24108417,7.5,4,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-9.8,D,-54.9,1,-20,-15.1,42.2,-2.9,-6568,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,316251,21970064,South,4,-5.3,0.5,7,,West Virginia,,West Virginia,D,748750,48691494,-57.3,D,1948
VA,Hex,11,18,% shift to the right,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Right,0,,47.9,-14.5,-41490,11,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,200786,24108417,8,5,10.4,,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,43393,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-25,D,-62.4,1,-10,-6.9,41.0,3.6,26827,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,172070,21970064,South,4,18.1,-0.5,8,,Virginia,,Virginia,D,419256,48691494,-47.9,D,1948
AR,Hex,9,1,% shift to the left,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,E, ,Left,0,,61.7,-8.3,694,9,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,149659,24108417,6,5,16.5,,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,40068,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-40.2,D,-70,1,-45,-40.7,21.0,-8.8,-12592,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,50959,21970064,South,5,-0.5,0.5,5,,Arkansas,,Arkansas,D,242475,48691494,-61.7,D,1948
NC,Hex,14,8,% shift to the right,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,C, ,Right,0,,58.0,-8.7,-68329,14,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,459070,24108417,9,5,8.8,,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,69652,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-33.4,D,-66.7,1,-30,-25.3,32.7,-0.600000000,-4583,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,258572,21970064,South,5,8.1,-0.5,7,,North Carolina,,North Carolina,D,791209,48691494,-58,D,1948
TN,Hex,11,9,% shift to the right,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,B, ,Right,0,,49.1,-11.3,-38305,11,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,270402,24108417,7,5,13.4,1,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,73815,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-21.2,D,-60.4,1,-15,-12.2,36.9,-2.3,2603,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,202914,21970064,South,5,9.0,-0.5,6,,Tennessee,,Tennessee,D,550283,48691494,-49.1,D,1948
OK,Hex,10,14,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,C, ,Left,0,,62.7,7.1,51233,10,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,452782,24108417,4.5,6,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-11.4,D,-55.6,1,-30,-25.4,37.3,-6.900000000,-50607,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,268817,21970064,South,6,-14.0,0.5,4,,Oklahoma,,Oklahoma,D,721599,48691494,-62.7,D,1948
GA,Hex,12,22,% shift to the right,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,E, ,Right,0,,60.8,-20.9,-13541,12,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,254646,24108417,8,7,20.3,,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,85135,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-64.5,D,-81.7,1,-45,-42.5,18.3,1.1,20185,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,76691,21970064,South,6,22.0,-0.5,8,,Georgia,,Georgia,D,418844,48691494,-60.8,D,1948
TX,Hex,23,14,% shift to the right,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,E, ,Right,0,,65.4,-6,-70905,23,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,750700,24108417,4,7,9.3,,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,106909,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-54.8,D,-71.4,1,-45,-40.8,24.6,8,90817,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,282240,21970064,South,7,14.0,-0.5,4,,Texas,,Texas,D,1147245,48691494,-65.4,D,1948
FL,Hex,8,25,% shift to the right,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,B, ,Right,0,,48.8,-21.5,-57389,8,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,281988,24108417,8.5,8,15.5,,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,89755,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-40.6,D,-70.3,1,-20,-15.2,33.6,3.9,51065,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,194280,21970064,South,7,25.4,-0.5,9,,Florida,,Florida,D,577643,48691494,-48.8,D,1948
WA,Hex,8,5,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Right,0,,52.6,-4.2,-10609,8,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,476165,24108417,1.5,2,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-14.6,D,-56.8,1,-10,-9.9,42.7,0.5,24625,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,386314,21970064,West,2,4.7,-0.5,1,,Washington,,Washington,D,905058,48691494,-52.6,D,1948
MT,Hex,4,1,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,B, ,Left,0,,53.1,-1.2,6515,4,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,119071,24108417,2.5,2,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-9.4,D,-54.3,1,-10,-10,43.1,-1.8,3607,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,96770,21970064,West,2,-0.6,0.5,3,,Montana,,Montana,D,224278,48691494,-53.1,D,1948
ID,Hex,4,1,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Right,0,,50.0,-1.6,-29,4,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,107370,24108417,2,3,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-3.5,D,-51.6,1,-5,-2.7,47.3,-0.800000000,1377,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,101514,21970064,West,2,0.8,-0.5,2,,Idaho,,Idaho,D,214816,48691494,-50,D,1948
NV,Hex,3,6,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Right,0,,50.4,-4.2,1668,3,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,31291,24108417,2.5,4,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-9.2,D,-54.6,1,-5,-3.1,47.3,1.9,4746,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,29357,21970064,West,3,6.1,-0.5,2,,Nevada,,Nevada,D,62117,48691494,-50.4,D,1948
CA,Hex,25,13,% shift to the right,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Right,0,,47.6,-8.9,-75430,25,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,1913134,24108417,2,5,,,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,1228,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-13.5,D,-56.5,1,-5,-0.5,47.1,4.1,382304,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,1895269,21970064,West,4,13.0,-0.5,1,,California,,California,D,4021538,48691494,-47.6,D,1948
UT,Hex,4,12,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Right,0,,54.0,-6.4,-937,4,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,149151,24108417,4,5,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-21,D,-60.4,1,-10,-9,45.0,5.6,26511,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,124402,21970064,West,4,12.0,-0.5,2,,Utah,,Utah,D,276306,48691494,-54,D,1948
AZ,Hex,4,8,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,B, ,Right,0,,53.8,-5,14325,4,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,95251,24108417,3,5,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-17.9,D,-58.8,1,-10,-10,43.8,2.9,21310,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,77597,21970064,West,5,7.9,-0.5,2,,Arizona,,Arizona,D,177065,48691494,-53.8,D,1948
NM,Hex,4,6,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,B, ,Left,0,,56.4,2.9,24075,4,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,105464,24108417,3.5,6,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-7.1,D,-53.5,1,-15,-13.5,42.9,-3.5,9615,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,80303,21970064,West,5,-6.4,0.5,3,,New Mexico,,New Mexico,D,187063,48691494,-56.4,D,1948
WY,Hex,3,7,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Left,0,,51.6,2.8,2935,3,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,52354,24108417,3,3,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",2.400000000,R,51.2,1,-5,-4.3,47.3,-3.900000000,-3974,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,47947,21970064,West,3,-6.7,0.5,3,,Wyoming,,Wyoming,D,101425,48691494,-51.6,D,1948
CO,Hex,6,12,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,A, ,Left,0,,51.9,5.5,32957,6,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,267288,24108417,3.5,4,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",6.8,R,53.2,1,-10,-5.4,46.5,-6.7,-29017,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,239714,21970064,West,4,-12.2,0.5,3,,Colorado,,Colorado,D,515237,48691494,-51.9,D,1948
SC,Hex,8,,Independent winner,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,K, ,Independent,0,,24.1,-63.5,-56178,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,34423,24108417,8.5,6,72.0,8,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,102607,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-83.2,D,-87.6,1,0,0,3.8,-0.600000000,832,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,5386,21970064,South,5,83.2,-0.5,8,,,South Carolina,South Carolina,I,142571,48691494,0,D,1948
MS,Hex,9,,Independent winner,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,K, ,Independent,0,,10.1,-83.5,-149237,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,19384,24108417,6.5,6,87.2,9,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,167538,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-87.2,D,-93.6,1,0,0,2.6,-3.8,-6570,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,5043,21970064,South,6,87.2,-0.5,6,,,Mississippi,Mississippi,I,192190,48691494,0,D,1948
LA,Hex,10,,Independent winner,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,K, ,Independent,0,,32.7,-47.9,-145220,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,136344,24108417,5.5,6,49.1,10,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,204290,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-61.2,D,-80.6,1,0,0,17.5,-1.9,4907,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,72657,21970064,South,6,61.2,-0.5,5,,,Louisiana,Louisiana,I,416336,48691494,0,D,1948
AL,Hex,11,,Independent winner,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,K, ,Independent,0,,1.2,-80.087329054,-196311,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,2607,24108417,7.5,6,79.7,11,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,171443,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-63.1,D,-81.3,1,0,0,19.0,0.800000000,-3610,,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,40930,21970064,South,6,63.1,-0.5,7,,,Alabama,Alabama,I,214980,48691494,0,D,1948
MI,Hex,19,3,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Right,0,,47.6,-2.6,-103451,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,1003448,24108417,7.5,2,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-1,D,-50.2,1,0,1.6,49.2,0,-45828,19,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,1038595,21970064,Midwest,2,2.6,-0.5,8,Michigan,,,Michigan,R,2109609,48691494,49.2,D,1948
ND,Hex,4,1,% shift to the right,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Right,0,,43.4,-2.1,-4332,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,95812,24108417,3.5,2,0.2,,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,374,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",8.3,R,53.8,1,5,8.8,52.2,-1.600000000,-3396,4,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,115139,21970064,Midwest,2,0.5,-0.5,4,North Dakota,,,North Dakota,R,220716,48691494,52.2,D,1948
SD,Hex,4,12,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Left,0,,47.0,5.3,20942,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,117653,24108417,4,3,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",16.6,R,58.3,1,0,4.8,51.8,-6.5,-5714,4,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,129651,21970064,Midwest,3,-11.8,0.5,4,South Dakota,,,South Dakota,R,250105,48691494,51.8,D,1948
IN,Hex,13,5,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Left,0,,48.8,2.100000000,26428,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,807831,24108417,7,3,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",5.7,R,52.4,1,0,0.800000000,49.6,-2.8,-54812,13,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,821079,21970064,Midwest,3,-4.9,0.5,6,Indiana,,,Indiana,R,1656212,48691494,49.6,D,1948
NE,Hex,6,9,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Left,0,,45.8,4.4,-9081,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,224165,24108417,4.5,4,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",17.2,R,58.6,1,5,8.400000000,54.2,-4.4,-65106,6,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,264774,21970064,Midwest,4,-8.8,0.5,4,Nebraska,,,Nebraska,R,488940,48691494,54.2,D,1948
KS,Hex,8,12,% shift to the left,,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Left,0,,44.6,5.4,64444,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,351902,24108417,5,5,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",21,R,60.2,1,5,9,53.6,-6.6,-19057,8,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,423039,21970064,Midwest,5,-12.0,0.5,4,Kansas,,,Kansas,R,788819,48691494,53.6,D,1948
NH,Hex,4,10,% shift to the right,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Right,0,,46.7,-5.4,-11668,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,107995,24108417,11,1,,,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,7,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-4.2,D,-52.1,1,5,5.7,52.4,4.5,11383,4,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,121299,21970064,Northeast,1,9.9,-0.5,11,New Hampshire,,,New Hampshire,R,231440,48691494,52.4,D,1948
NY,Hex,47,6,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Right,0,,45.0,-7.3,-524034,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,2780204,24108417,9.5,2,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-5,D,-52.3,1,0,1,46.0,-1.3,-146484,47,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,2841163,21970064,Northeast,2,6.0,-0.5,9,New York,,,New York,R,6177337,48691494,46,D,1948
PA,Hex,35,7,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Right,0,,46.9,-4.2,-188053,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,1752426,24108417,9,3,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-2.7,D,-51.1,1,0,4,50.9,2.5,67143,35,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,1902197,21970064,Northeast,3,6.7,-0.5,8,Pennsylvania,,,Pennsylvania,R,3735348,48691494,50.9,D,1948
NJ,Hex,16,6,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Right,0,,45.9,-4.4,-92419,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,895455,24108417,10,3,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-1.3,D,-50.3,1,0,4.4,50.3,1.3,19789,16,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,981124,21970064,Northeast,3,5.7,-0.5,9,New Jersey,,,New Jersey,R,1949555,48691494,50.3,D,1948
CT,Hex,8,7,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Right,0,,47.9,-4.4,-11849,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,423297,24108417,11,3,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-5.4,D,-52.3,1,0,1.6,49.5,2.6,47227,8,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,437754,21970064,Northeast,3,7.0,-0.5,10,Connecticut,,,Connecticut,R,883518,48691494,49.5,D,1948
DE,Hex,3,10,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Right,0,,48.8,-5.6,-353,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,67813,24108417,9.5,4,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-9.1,D,-54.4,1,0,1.2,50.0,4.7,12841,3,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,69588,21970064,Northeast,5,10.3,-0.5,9,Delaware,,,Delaware,R,139073,48691494,50,D,1948
ME,Hex,5,9,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,G, ,Right,0,,42.3,-5.1,-28715,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,111916,24108417,11.5,0,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",5,R,52.4,1,10,14.4,56.7,4.3,-5200,5,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,150234,21970064,Northeast,0,9.4,-0.5,11,Maine,,,Maine,R,264787,48691494,56.7,D,1948
VT,Hex,3,10,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,H, ,Right,0,,36.9,-6,-8263,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,45557,24108417,10,1,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",14.2,R,57.1,1,20,24.6,61.5,4.4,4399,3,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,75926,21970064,Northeast,1,10.4,-0.5,10,Vermont,,,Vermont,R,123382,48691494,61.5,D,1948
MD,Hex,8,5,% shift to the right,Strom Thurmond: ,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Right,0,,48.0,-3.9,-28969,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,286521,24108417,8.5,4,0.4,,39,● ,),%), (,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,2489,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-3.8,D,-51.9,1,0,1.4,49.4,1.3,1865,8,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,294814,21970064,South,4,5.2,-0.5,9,Maryland,,,Maryland,R,596748,48691494,49.4,D,1948
OR,Hex,6,8,% shift to the right,,,ü,Harry S Truman,F, ,Right,0,,46.4,-5.4,-5488,,303,HARRY S TRUMAN,Thomas E. Dewey,49.5%,243147,24108417,1.5,4,,,39,,,,,STROM THURMOND,2.4%,,1169114, ,"The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952.",-4.9,D,-51.8,1,0,3.4,49.8,2.9,35539,6,189,THOMAS E. DEWEY,Strom Thurmond,45.1%,260904,21970064,West,3,8.3,-0.5,1,Oregon,,,Oregon,R,524080,48691494,49.8,D,1948
1 Abbreviation Selected Map Total_EV Shift Shift tooltip I_Nominee tooltip blank D-Check D_Nominee_prop Color Bins Independent spacing Direction Spacer R-Check D_Percentage D_DifferencePercentage D_Difference D_EV D_EV_Total D_Nominee R_Nominee_prop D_PopularPercentage D_Votes D_Votes_Total Hex_Column Hex_Row I_Percentage I_EV I_EV_Total I_Nominee tooltip ● I_Nominee tooltip ')' I_Nominee tooltip 'Percentage)' I_Nominee tooltip '(' I_Nominee I_PopularPercentage I_Votes I_Votes_Total Independent spacing (popular) Info Last_RD_Difference Last_Winner Last_Winner_Percentage Number of Records RD_Difference (bin) RD_Difference R_Percentage R_DifferencePercentage R_Difference R_EV R_EV_Total R_Nominee I_Nominee_prop R_PopularPercentage R_Votes R_Votes_Total Region Row Shift :(l/r) Shift abbreviation Space State (red) State (blue) State (yellow) State State_Winner Total Votes Total_Votes_USA Winner_Percentage Winning Party Year
2 MN Hex 11 12 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman B Left 0 57.2 4.8 103102 11 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 692966 24108417 4.5 2 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -5.5 D -52.4 1 -20 -17.3 39.9 -7 -43799 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 483617 21970064 Midwest 2 -11.8 0.5 5 Minnesota Minnesota D 1212226 48691494 -57.2 D 1948
3 IL Hex 28 3 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman A Right 0 50.1 -1.4 -84764 28 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 1994715 24108417 6 3 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -3.5 D -51.5 1 -5 -0.900000000 49.2 1.2 21789 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 1961103 21970064 Midwest 2 2.6 -0.5 6 Illinois Illinois D 3984046 48691494 -50.1 D 1948
4 MO Hex 15 14 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman B Left 0 58.1 6.7 109959 15 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 917315 24108417 5.5 4 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -3 D -51.4 1 -20 -16.6 41.5 -6.9 -106136 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 655039 21970064 Midwest 4 -13.6 0.5 5 Missouri Missouri D 1578628 48691494 -58.1 D 1948
5 WI Hex 12 6 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman A Left 0 50.7 2.1 -3103 12 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 647310 24108417 5.5 2 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 1.8 R 50.4 1 -5 -4.400000000 46.3 -4.1 -83573 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 590959 21970064 Midwest 2 -6.2 0.5 7 Wisconsin Wisconsin D 1276800 48691494 -50.7 D 1948
6 IA Hex 10 7 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman A Left 0 50.3 2.8 22504 10 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 522380 24108417 5 3 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 4.5 R 52 1 -5 -2.7 47.6 -4.4 -53249 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 494018 21970064 Midwest 3 -7.2 0.5 5 Iowa Iowa D 1038264 48691494 -50.3 D 1948
7 OH Hex 25 1 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman A Left 0 49.5 -0.300000000 -117972 25 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 1452791 24108417 8 3 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 0.400000000 R 50.2 1 -5 -0.300000000 49.2 -1 -136609 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 1445684 21970064 Midwest 3 -0.7 0.5 7 Ohio Ohio D 2936071 48691494 -49.5 D 1948
8 RI Hex 4 1 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman B Right 0 57.6 -1 13380 4 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 188736 24108417 11.5 2 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -17.3 D -58.6 1 -20 -16.2 41.4 0.100000000 12300 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 135787 21970064 Northeast 2 1.1 -0.5 10 Rhode Island Rhode Island D 327702 48691494 -57.6 D 1948
9 MA Hex 16 6 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman B Left 0 54.7 1.900000000 116492 16 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 1151788 24108417 10.5 2 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -5.8 D -52.8 1 -15 -11.5 43.2 -3.8 -11980 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 909370 21970064 Northeast 2 -5.7 0.5 11 Massachusetts Massachusetts D 2107146 48691494 -54.7 D 1948
10 KY Hex 11 6 % shift to the left Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman B Left 0 56.7 2.2 -5833 11 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 466756 24108417 6.5 4 1.3 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 10411 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -9.3 D -54.5 1 -20 -15.2 41.5 -3.7 -51238 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 341210 21970064 South 4 -5.9 0.5 6 Kentucky Kentucky D 822658 48691494 -56.7 D 1948
11 WV Hex 8 5 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman B Left 0 57.3 2.4 36411 8 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 429188 24108417 7.5 4 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -9.8 D -54.9 1 -20 -15.1 42.2 -2.9 -6568 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 316251 21970064 South 4 -5.3 0.5 7 West Virginia West Virginia D 748750 48691494 -57.3 D 1948
12 VA Hex 11 18 % shift to the right Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman A Right 0 47.9 -14.5 -41490 11 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 200786 24108417 8 5 10.4 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 43393 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -25 D -62.4 1 -10 -6.9 41.0 3.6 26827 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 172070 21970064 South 4 18.1 -0.5 8 Virginia Virginia D 419256 48691494 -47.9 D 1948
13 AR Hex 9 1 % shift to the left Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman E Left 0 61.7 -8.3 694 9 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 149659 24108417 6 5 16.5 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 40068 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -40.2 D -70 1 -45 -40.7 21.0 -8.8 -12592 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 50959 21970064 South 5 -0.5 0.5 5 Arkansas Arkansas D 242475 48691494 -61.7 D 1948
14 NC Hex 14 8 % shift to the right Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman C Right 0 58.0 -8.7 -68329 14 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 459070 24108417 9 5 8.8 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 69652 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -33.4 D -66.7 1 -30 -25.3 32.7 -0.600000000 -4583 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 258572 21970064 South 5 8.1 -0.5 7 North Carolina North Carolina D 791209 48691494 -58 D 1948
15 TN Hex 11 9 % shift to the right Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman B Right 0 49.1 -11.3 -38305 11 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 270402 24108417 7 5 13.4 1 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 73815 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -21.2 D -60.4 1 -15 -12.2 36.9 -2.3 2603 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 202914 21970064 South 5 9.0 -0.5 6 Tennessee Tennessee D 550283 48691494 -49.1 D 1948
16 OK Hex 10 14 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman C Left 0 62.7 7.1 51233 10 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 452782 24108417 4.5 6 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -11.4 D -55.6 1 -30 -25.4 37.3 -6.900000000 -50607 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 268817 21970064 South 6 -14.0 0.5 4 Oklahoma Oklahoma D 721599 48691494 -62.7 D 1948
17 GA Hex 12 22 % shift to the right Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman E Right 0 60.8 -20.9 -13541 12 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 254646 24108417 8 7 20.3 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 85135 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -64.5 D -81.7 1 -45 -42.5 18.3 1.1 20185 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 76691 21970064 South 6 22.0 -0.5 8 Georgia Georgia D 418844 48691494 -60.8 D 1948
18 TX Hex 23 14 % shift to the right Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman E Right 0 65.4 -6 -70905 23 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 750700 24108417 4 7 9.3 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 106909 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -54.8 D -71.4 1 -45 -40.8 24.6 8 90817 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 282240 21970064 South 7 14.0 -0.5 4 Texas Texas D 1147245 48691494 -65.4 D 1948
19 FL Hex 8 25 % shift to the right Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman B Right 0 48.8 -21.5 -57389 8 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 281988 24108417 8.5 8 15.5 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 89755 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -40.6 D -70.3 1 -20 -15.2 33.6 3.9 51065 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 194280 21970064 South 7 25.4 -0.5 9 Florida Florida D 577643 48691494 -48.8 D 1948
20 WA Hex 8 5 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman A Right 0 52.6 -4.2 -10609 8 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 476165 24108417 1.5 2 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -14.6 D -56.8 1 -10 -9.9 42.7 0.5 24625 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 386314 21970064 West 2 4.7 -0.5 1 Washington Washington D 905058 48691494 -52.6 D 1948
21 MT Hex 4 1 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman B Left 0 53.1 -1.2 6515 4 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 119071 24108417 2.5 2 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -9.4 D -54.3 1 -10 -10 43.1 -1.8 3607 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 96770 21970064 West 2 -0.6 0.5 3 Montana Montana D 224278 48691494 -53.1 D 1948
22 ID Hex 4 1 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman A Right 0 50.0 -1.6 -29 4 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 107370 24108417 2 3 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -3.5 D -51.6 1 -5 -2.7 47.3 -0.800000000 1377 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 101514 21970064 West 2 0.8 -0.5 2 Idaho Idaho D 214816 48691494 -50 D 1948
23 NV Hex 3 6 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman A Right 0 50.4 -4.2 1668 3 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 31291 24108417 2.5 4 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -9.2 D -54.6 1 -5 -3.1 47.3 1.9 4746 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 29357 21970064 West 3 6.1 -0.5 2 Nevada Nevada D 62117 48691494 -50.4 D 1948
24 CA Hex 25 13 % shift to the right Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman A Right 0 47.6 -8.9 -75430 25 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 1913134 24108417 2 5 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1228 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -13.5 D -56.5 1 -5 -0.5 47.1 4.1 382304 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 1895269 21970064 West 4 13.0 -0.5 1 California California D 4021538 48691494 -47.6 D 1948
25 UT Hex 4 12 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman A Right 0 54.0 -6.4 -937 4 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 149151 24108417 4 5 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -21 D -60.4 1 -10 -9 45.0 5.6 26511 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 124402 21970064 West 4 12.0 -0.5 2 Utah Utah D 276306 48691494 -54 D 1948
26 AZ Hex 4 8 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman B Right 0 53.8 -5 14325 4 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 95251 24108417 3 5 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -17.9 D -58.8 1 -10 -10 43.8 2.9 21310 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 77597 21970064 West 5 7.9 -0.5 2 Arizona Arizona D 177065 48691494 -53.8 D 1948
27 NM Hex 4 6 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman B Left 0 56.4 2.9 24075 4 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 105464 24108417 3.5 6 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -7.1 D -53.5 1 -15 -13.5 42.9 -3.5 9615 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 80303 21970064 West 5 -6.4 0.5 3 New Mexico New Mexico D 187063 48691494 -56.4 D 1948
28 WY Hex 3 7 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman A Left 0 51.6 2.8 2935 3 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 52354 24108417 3 3 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 2.400000000 R 51.2 1 -5 -4.3 47.3 -3.900000000 -3974 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 47947 21970064 West 3 -6.7 0.5 3 Wyoming Wyoming D 101425 48691494 -51.6 D 1948
29 CO Hex 6 12 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman A Left 0 51.9 5.5 32957 6 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 267288 24108417 3.5 4 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 6.8 R 53.2 1 -10 -5.4 46.5 -6.7 -29017 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 239714 21970064 West 4 -12.2 0.5 3 Colorado Colorado D 515237 48691494 -51.9 D 1948
30 SC Hex 8 Independent winner Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman K Independent 0 24.1 -63.5 -56178 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 34423 24108417 8.5 6 72.0 8 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 102607 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -83.2 D -87.6 1 0 0 3.8 -0.600000000 832 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 5386 21970064 South 5 83.2 -0.5 8 South Carolina South Carolina I 142571 48691494 0 D 1948
31 MS Hex 9 Independent winner Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman K Independent 0 10.1 -83.5 -149237 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 19384 24108417 6.5 6 87.2 9 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 167538 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -87.2 D -93.6 1 0 0 2.6 -3.8 -6570 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 5043 21970064 South 6 87.2 -0.5 6 Mississippi Mississippi I 192190 48691494 0 D 1948
32 LA Hex 10 Independent winner Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman K Independent 0 32.7 -47.9 -145220 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 136344 24108417 5.5 6 49.1 10 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 204290 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -61.2 D -80.6 1 0 0 17.5 -1.9 4907 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 72657 21970064 South 6 61.2 -0.5 5 Louisiana Louisiana I 416336 48691494 0 D 1948
33 AL Hex 11 Independent winner Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman K Independent 0 1.2 -80.087329054 -196311 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 2607 24108417 7.5 6 79.7 11 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 171443 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -63.1 D -81.3 1 0 0 19.0 0.800000000 -3610 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 40930 21970064 South 6 63.1 -0.5 7 Alabama Alabama I 214980 48691494 0 D 1948
34 MI Hex 19 3 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman F Right 0 47.6 -2.6 -103451 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 1003448 24108417 7.5 2 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -1 D -50.2 1 0 1.6 49.2 0 -45828 19 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 1038595 21970064 Midwest 2 2.6 -0.5 8 Michigan Michigan R 2109609 48691494 49.2 D 1948
35 ND Hex 4 1 % shift to the right Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman F Right 0 43.4 -2.1 -4332 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 95812 24108417 3.5 2 0.2 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 374 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 8.3 R 53.8 1 5 8.8 52.2 -1.600000000 -3396 4 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 115139 21970064 Midwest 2 0.5 -0.5 4 North Dakota North Dakota R 220716 48691494 52.2 D 1948
36 SD Hex 4 12 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman F Left 0 47.0 5.3 20942 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 117653 24108417 4 3 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 16.6 R 58.3 1 0 4.8 51.8 -6.5 -5714 4 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 129651 21970064 Midwest 3 -11.8 0.5 4 South Dakota South Dakota R 250105 48691494 51.8 D 1948
37 IN Hex 13 5 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman F Left 0 48.8 2.100000000 26428 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 807831 24108417 7 3 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 5.7 R 52.4 1 0 0.800000000 49.6 -2.8 -54812 13 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 821079 21970064 Midwest 3 -4.9 0.5 6 Indiana Indiana R 1656212 48691494 49.6 D 1948
38 NE Hex 6 9 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman F Left 0 45.8 4.4 -9081 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 224165 24108417 4.5 4 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 17.2 R 58.6 1 5 8.400000000 54.2 -4.4 -65106 6 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 264774 21970064 Midwest 4 -8.8 0.5 4 Nebraska Nebraska R 488940 48691494 54.2 D 1948
39 KS Hex 8 12 % shift to the left ü Harry S Truman F Left 0 44.6 5.4 64444 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 351902 24108417 5 5 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 21 R 60.2 1 5 9 53.6 -6.6 -19057 8 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 423039 21970064 Midwest 5 -12.0 0.5 4 Kansas Kansas R 788819 48691494 53.6 D 1948
40 NH Hex 4 10 % shift to the right Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman F Right 0 46.7 -5.4 -11668 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 107995 24108417 11 1 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 7 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -4.2 D -52.1 1 5 5.7 52.4 4.5 11383 4 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 121299 21970064 Northeast 1 9.9 -0.5 11 New Hampshire New Hampshire R 231440 48691494 52.4 D 1948
41 NY Hex 47 6 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman F Right 0 45.0 -7.3 -524034 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 2780204 24108417 9.5 2 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -5 D -52.3 1 0 1 46.0 -1.3 -146484 47 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 2841163 21970064 Northeast 2 6.0 -0.5 9 New York New York R 6177337 48691494 46 D 1948
42 PA Hex 35 7 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman F Right 0 46.9 -4.2 -188053 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 1752426 24108417 9 3 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -2.7 D -51.1 1 0 4 50.9 2.5 67143 35 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 1902197 21970064 Northeast 3 6.7 -0.5 8 Pennsylvania Pennsylvania R 3735348 48691494 50.9 D 1948
43 NJ Hex 16 6 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman F Right 0 45.9 -4.4 -92419 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 895455 24108417 10 3 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -1.3 D -50.3 1 0 4.4 50.3 1.3 19789 16 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 981124 21970064 Northeast 3 5.7 -0.5 9 New Jersey New Jersey R 1949555 48691494 50.3 D 1948
44 CT Hex 8 7 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman F Right 0 47.9 -4.4 -11849 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 423297 24108417 11 3 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -5.4 D -52.3 1 0 1.6 49.5 2.6 47227 8 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 437754 21970064 Northeast 3 7.0 -0.5 10 Connecticut Connecticut R 883518 48691494 49.5 D 1948
45 DE Hex 3 10 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman F Right 0 48.8 -5.6 -353 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 67813 24108417 9.5 4 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -9.1 D -54.4 1 0 1.2 50.0 4.7 12841 3 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 69588 21970064 Northeast 5 10.3 -0.5 9 Delaware Delaware R 139073 48691494 50 D 1948
46 ME Hex 5 9 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman G Right 0 42.3 -5.1 -28715 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 111916 24108417 11.5 0 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 5 R 52.4 1 10 14.4 56.7 4.3 -5200 5 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 150234 21970064 Northeast 0 9.4 -0.5 11 Maine Maine R 264787 48691494 56.7 D 1948
47 VT Hex 3 10 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman H Right 0 36.9 -6 -8263 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 45557 24108417 10 1 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. 14.2 R 57.1 1 20 24.6 61.5 4.4 4399 3 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 75926 21970064 Northeast 1 10.4 -0.5 10 Vermont Vermont R 123382 48691494 61.5 D 1948
48 MD Hex 8 5 % shift to the right Strom Thurmond: ü Harry S Truman F Right 0 48.0 -3.9 -28969 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 286521 24108417 8.5 4 0.4 39 ● ) %) ( STROM THURMOND 2.4% 2489 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -3.8 D -51.9 1 0 1.4 49.4 1.3 1865 8 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 294814 21970064 South 4 5.2 -0.5 9 Maryland Maryland R 596748 48691494 49.4 D 1948
49 OR Hex 6 8 % shift to the right ü Harry S Truman F Right 0 46.4 -5.4 -5488 303 HARRY S TRUMAN Thomas E. Dewey 49.5% 243147 24108417 1.5 4 39 STROM THURMOND 2.4% 1169114 The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way split in his own party. Truman's surprise victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Democratic Party in a presidential election. As a result of the 1948 congressional election, the Democrats would regain control of both houses of Congress. Thus, Truman's election confirmed the Democratic Party's status as the nation's majority party, a status they would retain until 1952. -4.9 D -51.8 1 0 3.4 49.8 2.9 35539 6 189 THOMAS E. DEWEY Strom Thurmond 45.1% 260904 21970064 West 3 8.3 -0.5 1 Oregon Oregon R 524080 48691494 49.8 D 1948