1944 United States presidential election in New Jersey 1944 United States presidential election in New Jersey The 1944 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place on November 7, 1944. All contemporary 48 states were part of the 1944 United States presidential election. New Jersey voters chose 16 electors to the Electoral College, which selected the president and vice president. New Jersey was won by the Democratic nominees, incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York and his running mate Senator Harry S. Truman of Missouri. Roosevelt and Truman defeated the Republican nominees, Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York and his running mate Governor John W.
Franklin D. Roosevelt in Central New York Franklin D. Roosevelt in Central New York Franklin D. Roosevelt made several visits to Central New York as acting governor, campaigning for his presidency and visiting. In 1928, he was late entering the governor's race. Observers predicted that his disability would create challenges in office. Therefore, he campaigned through upstate New York to demonstrate his capacity. In Utica, Rufus Elfante, an East Utica officer of the Democratic Club and allies, organized Roosevelt's visits and campaigns. A parade proceeded down east Utica's main artery, Bleecker Street, followed by a rally in a local theater that was broadcast on the radio. In