1944 United States presidential election in Washington (state)

In the 1944 United States presidential election, Washington state voted for the Democratic incumbent, Franklin D. Roosevelt, over the Republican nominee, Thomas E. Dewey. Roosevelt won Washington with 55.32% of the vote, while Dewey received 43.85%. The Socialist Labor Party candidate, Edward A. Teichert, received a very small fraction of the vote. This election was Roosevelt's fourth and final presidential victory. The election took place during World War II, a factor that likely contributed to Roosevelt's strong support, as voters often favor incumbents during times of national crisis. Washington, like many other states on the West Coast, had a strong history of supporting Democratic candidates during the New Deal era, and Roosevelt's policies resonated well with voters in the state. The results reflected the national trend, where Roosevelt secured a fourth term despite the ongoing war.