1948 United States presidential election in Iowa

The 1948 United States presidential election in Iowa took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. Iowa voters chose ten representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1948 United States presidential election in Iowa

November 2, 1948

All 10 Iowa votes to the Electoral College
 
Nominee Harry S. Truman Thomas E. Dewey
Party Democratic Republican
Home state Missouri New York
Running mate Alben W. Barkley Earl Warren
Electoral vote 10 0
Popular vote 522,380 494,018
Percentage 50.31% 47.58%

County Results

President before election

Harry S. Truman
Democratic

Elected President

Harry S. Truman
Democratic

Iowa was won by incumbent Democratic President Harry S. Truman of neighbouring Missouri, running with Senator Alben W. Barkley, with 50.31% of the popular vote, against Governor Thomas Dewey (R–New York), running with Governor Earl Warren, with 47.58% of the popular vote.

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