1944 United States presidential election in South Dakota Dakota would prove to be Dewey's third strongest state after Kansas and Nebraska. 1944 United States presidential election in South Dakota The 1944 United States presidential election in South Dakota took place on November 7, 1944, as part of the 1944 United States presidential election. South Dakota voters chose four representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. South Dakota was won by Governor Thomas E. Dewey (R–New York), running with Governor John Bricker, with 58.33% of the popular vote, against incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt (D–New York), running with Senator Harry S. Truman,
Franklin D. Roosevelt in Central New York own home state. It is a pretty fine state to live in." 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