The 1940 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 5, 1940, as part of the 1940 United States presidential election. West Virginia voters chose eight[2] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
West Virginia was won by incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt (D–New York), running with SecretaryHenry A. Wallace, with 57.10% of the popular vote, against Wendell Willkie (R–New York), running with Minority LeaderCharles L. McNary, with 42.90% of the popular vote.[3][4]
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1940 United States presidential election in West Virginia