Dickinson, North Dakota
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −38.0% |
| 2008 | −25.4% |
| 2012 | −43.5% |
| 2016 | −60.9% |
| 2020 | −59.8% |
| 2024 | −61.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 18.3%Harris1,985 | 79.6%Trump8,660 | 2.1% | R+61.4 | R+1.6 | R+59.9 | 10,876 | |
| R | 18.6%Biden1,984 | 78.4%Trump8,351 | 3.0% | R+59.8 | D+1.1 | R+64.2 | 10,655 | |
| R | 16.0%Clinton1,368 | 76.9%Trump6,583 | 7.2% | R+60.9 | R+17.4 | R+63.0 | 8,564 | |
| R | 27.0%Obama2,312 | 70.5%Romney6,035 | 2.4% | R+43.5 | R+18.1 | R+47.4 | 8,556 | |
| R | 36.0%Obama3,040 | 61.4%McCain5,183 | 2.5% | R+25.4 | D+12.6 | R+32.7 | 8,435 | |
| R | 30.2%Kerry2,368 | 68.2%Bush5,355 | 1.6% | R+38.0 | — | R+35.6 | 7,851 |
Dickinson serves as a regional center for the Bakken oil patch, and its electorate has swung heavily toward Republican candidates in statewide races over the past decade, reflecting the energy-dependent economy of southwestern North Dakota.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 61.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 61.4 points.
A population of 25,357, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $82,696 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Mandan and Minot.
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Dickinson, North Dakota. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3819620/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.