Interviewing Date 8/18-23/44
Survey #325-K
Question #4a
If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
By occupation
| Business | 37% |
| Professional | 39% |
| White collar | 48% |
| Skilled | 54% |
| Semiskilled | 59% |
| Unskilled | 63% |
Special Survey
If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
| Roosevelt | 49% |
| Dewey | 51% |
These figures are based on the 75% of those interviewed who say they are “absolutely certain” that they will vote in the election.
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Asked in Maine: If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
| Roosevelt | 46% |
| Dewey | 54% |
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If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
Michigan only
| Roosevelt | 45% |
| Dewey | 55% |
Iowa only
| Roosevelt | 45% |
| Dewey | 55% |
Nebraska only
| Roosevelt | 34% |
| Dewey | 66% |
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If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
Washington only
| Roosevelt | 55% |
| Dewey | 45% |
Idaho only
| Roosevelt | 48% |
| Dewey | 52% |
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Asked in Oregon: If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
| Roosevelt | 51% |
| Dewey | 49% |
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If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
California only
| Roosevelt | 55% |
| Dewey | 45% |
Oklahoma only
| Roosevelt | 51% |
| Dewey | 49% |
Interviewing Date 9/14-19/44
Survey #328
Question #5a
If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
CIO members only
| Roosevelt | 72% |
| Dewey | 28% |
AFL members only
| Roosevelt | 63% |
| Dewey | 37% |
Interviewing Date 9/14-19/44
Survey #328
Question #7
In politics as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat, Socialist, or Independent?
| Republican | 39% |
| Democrat | 41% |
| Independent | 20% |
| Socialist | <1% |
Interviewing Date 9/14-19/44
Survey #328
Question #6
Asked of Independents: If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
| Roosevelt | 55% |
| Dewey | 45% |
| No opinion | 20% |
Interviewing Date 9/22-27/44
Survey #329
Question #9c
As you feel today, would you be more likely to vote for the Democratic or the Republican candidate for Congress from your district?
| Republican | 50.5% |
| Democrat | 49.5% |
Interviewing Date 9/22-27/44
Survey #329
Question #5a
If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
| Roosevelt | 51% |
| Dewey | 49% |
This does not include any soldier votes.
Interviewing Date 9/22-27/44
Survey #329
Question #5b
If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
By education
| Roosevelt | Dewey | |
|---|---|---|
| College | 35% | 65% |
| High school | 47% | 53% |
| Grade school | 58% | 42% |
Special Survey
If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
Ohio only
| Roosevelt | 47% |
| Dewey | 3% |
Minnesota only
| Roosevelt | 52% |
| Dewey | 48% |
Missouri only
| Roosevelt | 50% |
| Dewey | 50% |
Nebraska only
| Roosevelt | 36% |
| Dewey | 64% |
North Dakota only
| Roosevelt | 45% |
| Dewey | 55% |
Michigan only
| Roosevelt | 46% |
| Dewey | 54% |
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If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
Mountain states only
| Roosevelt | Dewey | |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 53% | 47% |
| Arizona | 58% | 42% |
| Colorado | 45% | 55% |
| Idaho | 48% | 52% |
| Wyoming | 44% | 56% |
| Utah | 57% | 43% |
| Nevada | 53% | 47% |
| New Mexico | 49% | 51% |
Pacific states only
| Roosevelt | Dewey | |
|---|---|---|
| California | 53% | 47% |
| Oregon | 50% | 50% |
| Washington | 54% | 46% |
Special Survey
If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
Southern states only
| Roosevelt | Dewey | |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 91% | 9% |
| Mississippi | 87% | 13% |
| Georgia | 83% | 17% |
| Alabama | 78% | 22% |
| Louisiana | 77% | 23% |
| Arkansas | 74% | 26% |
| Texas | 74% | 26% |
| Florida | 74% | 26% |
| North Carolina | 71% | 29% |
| Tennessee | 67% | 33% |
| Virginia | 64% | 36% |
| Kentucky | 55% | 45% |
| Oklahoma | 51% | 49% |
Special Survey
If the presidential election were held today, how would you vote – for Franklin Roosevelt or for Thomas Dewey?
| No. of states | Electoral vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt | 25 | 243 |
| Dewey | 19 | 228 |
| On the line | 4 | 60 |
266 electoral votes are needed to win the election.
Interviewing Date 10/12-17/44
Survey #331-S
Question #8a
CIO members only
| Roosevelt | 72% |
| Dewey | 28% |
AFL members only
| Roosevelt | 64% |
| Dewey | 36% |