1944 United States presidential election in North Carolina which the following counties voted for a Democratic presidential candidate: Catawba, Davidson and Henderson. 1944 United States presidential election in North Carolina The 1944 United States presidential election in North Carolina took place on November 7, 1944, as part of the 1944 United States presidential election. North Carolina voters chose fourteen representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. North Carolina was won by incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt (D–New York), running with Senator Harry S. Truman, with 66.71% of the popular vote, against Governor Thomas E. Dewey (R–New York), running with Governor John
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