Nelson County, ND
ND · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Nelson County, ND (North Dakota) voted R+31.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,141 votes (64.79%) to 580 (32.94%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Nelson County is classified as a deep Republican county. Nelson County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 3,016.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.9%(580) | 64.8%(1,141) | R+31.9 | R+0.6 |
| 2020 | 33.0%(586) | 64.2%(1,141) | R+31.2 | R+2.8 |
| 2016 | 31.2%(536) | 59.7%(1,025) | R+28.5 | R+22.6 |
| 2012 | 45.7%(767) | 51.5%(865) | R+5.8 | R+11.9 |
| 2008 | 51.8%(907) | 45.7%(800) | D+6.1 | D+23.2 |
| 2004 | 40.5%(778) | 57.6%(1,107) | R+17.1 | D+1.6 |
| 2000 | 37.3%(687) | 56.0%(1,031) | R+18.7 | R+23.3 |
| 1996 | 46.0%(827) | 41.4%(745) | D+4.6 | D+5.6 |
| 1992 | 38.1%(841) | 39.2%(864) | R+1.0 | R+4.3 |
| 1988 | 51.3%(1,151) | 48.1%(1,078) | D+3.3 | D+19.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Nelson County, ND • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.5%(657) | 62.3%(1,091) | R+24.8 | D+14.8 |
| 2022 | 23.8%(362) | 63.4%(963) | R+39.6 | R+45.4 |
| 2018 | 52.6%(866) | 46.8%(770) | D+5.8 | D+64.1 |
| 2016 | 18.5%(323) | 76.7%(1,343) | R+58.3 | R+77.6 |
| 2012 | 59.5%(993) | 40.1%(670) | D+19.4 | D+68.9 |
| 2010 | 24.2%(381) | 73.8%(1,160) | R+49.6 | R+105.8 |
| 2006 | 77.5%(1,153) | 21.3%(316) | D+56.3 | D+6.8 |
| 2004 | 74.7%(1,443) | 25.3%(488) | D+49.5 | D+12.5 |
| 2000 | 68.5%(1,268) | 31.5%(584) | D+36.9 | R+10.4 |
| 1998 | 73.1%(1,248) | 25.8%(440) | D+47.3 | D+11.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.5%(513) | 66.6%(1,159) | R+37.1 | D+1.6 |
| 2020 | 28.4%(504) | 67.1%(1,192) | R+38.7 | D+0.6 |
| 2016 | 28.7%(500) | 67.9%(1,185) | R+39.3 | R+29.0 |
| 2012 | 43.7%(733) | 54.1%(906) | R+10.3 | D+38.4 |
| 2008 | 25.0%(444) | 73.7%(1,308) | R+48.7 | R+10.7 |
| 2004 | 30.5%(582) | 68.6%(1,308) | R+38.0 | R+46.0 |
| 2000 | 54.0%(1,008) | 46.0%(860) | D+7.9 | D+19.8 |
| 1996 | 44.1%(812) | 55.9%(1,031) | R+11.9 | R+4.1 |
| 1992 | 45.5%(1,001) | 53.2%(1,172) | R+7.8 | R+38.8 |
| 1988 | 65.5%(1,525) | 34.5%(802) | D+31.1 | D+6.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab