Foster County, ND
ND · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Foster County, ND (North Dakota) voted R+58.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,326 votes (77.86%) to 335 (19.67%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Foster County is classified as a deep Republican county. Foster County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 3,358.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.7%(335) | 77.9%(1,326) | R+58.2 | R+2.6 |
| 2020 | 21.0%(373) | 76.6%(1,362) | R+55.6 | R+3.6 |
| 2016 | 20.2%(347) | 72.2%(1,241) | R+52.0 | R+26.9 |
| 2012 | 36.1%(607) | 61.2%(1,030) | R+25.1 | R+11.4 |
| 2008 | 41.6%(687) | 55.4%(914) | R+13.7 | D+25.9 |
| 2004 | 29.3%(518) | 69.0%(1,219) | R+39.7 | D+0.4 |
| 2000 | 27.2%(474) | 67.2%(1,172) | R+40.0 | R+32.2 |
| 1996 | 38.1%(664) | 45.9%(801) | R+7.9 | D+4.4 |
| 1992 | 29.1%(565) | 41.4%(803) | R+12.3 | D+6.1 |
| 1988 | 40.4%(837) | 58.8%(1,218) | R+18.4 | D+11.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Foster County, ND • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.1%(408) | 75.7%(1,279) | R+51.5 | R+3.9 |
| 2022 | 15.7%(198) | 63.4%(798) | R+47.7 | R+19.6 |
| 2018 | 35.5%(588) | 63.6%(1,052) | R+28.1 | D+47.7 |
| 2016 | 9.8%(170) | 85.5%(1,491) | R+75.8 | R+78.4 |
| 2012 | 51.0%(853) | 48.5%(810) | D+2.6 | D+64.2 |
| 2010 | 18.2%(265) | 79.8%(1,165) | R+61.6 | R+109.3 |
| 2006 | 72.7%(1,029) | 25.0%(354) | D+47.7 | D+4.3 |
| 2004 | 71.7%(1,266) | 28.3%(500) | D+43.4 | D+22.7 |
| 2000 | 60.4%(1,049) | 39.6%(689) | D+20.7 | R+18.2 |
| 1998 | 68.4%(1,110) | 29.5%(478) | D+38.9 | D+19.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.2%(291) | 78.6%(1,330) | R+61.4 | R+3.0 |
| 2020 | 16.5%(290) | 75.0%(1,317) | R+58.5 | D+5.5 |
| 2016 | 16.5%(286) | 80.4%(1,397) | R+63.9 | R+49.4 |
| 2012 | 41.7%(699) | 56.2%(942) | R+14.5 | D+45.9 |
| 2008 | 18.9%(317) | 79.3%(1,327) | R+60.4 | R+8.4 |
| 2004 | 23.5%(414) | 75.4%(1,330) | R+51.9 | R+38.1 |
| 2000 | 43.1%(751) | 56.9%(991) | R+13.8 | D+20.2 |
| 1996 | 33.0%(558) | 67.0%(1,132) | R+34.0 | R+11.9 |
| 1992 | 38.1%(733) | 60.3%(1,158) | R+22.1 | R+42.0 |
| 1988 | 59.9%(1,225) | 40.1%(819) | D+19.9 | D+6.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab