Who won Delaware in the 1904 presidential election?

Roosevelt (Republican) carried Delaware in 1904, winning its 3 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Delaware have in 1904?

Delaware cast 3 electoral votes in the 1904 presidential election.

Did Delaware vote for the national winner in 1904?

Yes. Delaware backed Theodore Roosevelt, who won the presidency that year.

Progressive EraDE · 3 EV

1904

Delaware: Roosevelt carries 3 EV.

Delaware cast its 3 electoral votes for Roosevelt (Republican). National winner: Theodore Roosevelt (Republican) — Delaware voted with the national winner this cycle.

What happened in Delaware, 1904

In 1904, Delaware awarded its 3 electoral votes to Roosevelt of the Republican party. That placed Delaware with the eventual winner: Theodore Roosevelt went on to take the presidency, and Delaware was part of his column.

Delaware stayed in the Republican column for the 3rd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1896. The region divided — Pennsylvania and New Jersey joined Delaware for the Republican ticket, while Maryland did not. Over its 60 recorded presidential cycles, Delaware has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 23 times in all. The vote fell within the Progressive Era — Trust-busting, suffrage, and World War I.

Nationally, Theodore Roosevelt finished with 336 of the 476 electoral votes to Alton B. Parker's 140. Theodore Roosevelt led the national popular vote with 56.42% of the ballots cast.

The 1904 national map

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