Grand Forks County, ND
ND · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Grand Forks County, ND (North Dakota) voted R+18.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 18,123 votes (57.7%) to 12,469 (39.7%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Grand Forks County is classified as a solid Republican county. Grand Forks County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 72,923.
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 | 39.7%(12,469) | 57.7%(18,123) | R+18.0 | R+4.7 |
| 2020 | 41.6%(12,880) | 54.9%(16,987) | R+13.3 | D+4.8 |
| 2016 | 35.7%(10,851) | 53.8%(16,340) | R+18.1 | R+14.7 |
| 2012 | 46.7%(14,032) | 50.1%(15,060) | R+3.4 | R+8.5 |
| 2008 | 51.7%(16,104) | 46.6%(14,520) | D+5.1 | D+20.4 |
| 2004 | 41.5%(12,646) | 56.8%(17,298) | R+15.3 | D+3.3 |
| 2000 | 37.3%(10,593) | 55.9%(15,875) | R+18.6 | R+17.7 |
| 1996 | 44.0%(11,376) | 44.9%(11,606) | R+0.9 | D+8.0 |
| 1992 | 35.1%(10,930) | 44.1%(13,705) | R+8.9 | R+0.5 |
| 1988 | 45.4%(12,494) | 53.8%(14,801) | R+8.4 | D+13.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Grand Forks County, ND • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.1%(12,418) | 59.7%(18,509) | R+19.6 | R+1.2 |
| 2022 | 34.3%(6,474) | 52.7%(9,954) | R+18.4 | R+25.1 |
| 2018 | 53.1%(14,827) | 46.4%(12,952) | D+6.7 | D+50.8 |
| 2016 | 25.9%(7,714) | 69.9%(20,860) | R+44.1 | R+55.6 |
| 2012 | 55.6%(16,542) | 44.0%(13,101) | D+11.6 | D+60.4 |
| 2010 | 24.8%(5,049) | 73.7%(14,984) | R+48.9 | R+99.5 |
| 2006 | 74.5%(13,260) | 23.9%(4,249) | D+50.6 | D+6.6 |
| 2004 | 72.0%(21,595) | 28.0%(8,393) | D+44.0 | D+9.6 |
| 2000 | 67.2%(18,894) | 32.8%(9,215) | D+34.4 | R+1.6 |
| 1998 | 67.4%(10,487) | 31.4%(4,877) | D+36.1 | D+17.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.1%(10,153) | 62.0%(19,016) | R+28.9 | D+1.1 |
| 2020 | 32.8%(10,006) | 62.8%(19,150) | R+30.0 | D+14.7 |
| 2016 | 25.3%(7,392) | 70.0%(20,458) | R+44.7 | R+18.1 |
| 2012 | 34.7%(10,045) | 61.3%(17,749) | R+26.6 | D+23.7 |
| 2008 | 23.8%(7,268) | 74.1%(22,619) | R+50.3 | R+4.7 |
| 2004 | 26.4%(7,870) | 72.0%(21,450) | R+45.6 | R+43.7 |
| 2000 | 49.1%(13,882) | 50.9%(14,405) | R+1.8 | D+20.2 |
| 1996 | 39.0%(9,890) | 61.0%(15,485) | R+22.0 | R+0.8 |
| 1992 | 38.6%(11,790) | 59.9%(18,279) | R+21.3 | R+46.8 |
| 1988 | 62.8%(17,188) | 37.2%(10,195) | D+25.5 | D+7.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab