Wells County, North Dakota
AkashicWells County, NDTrumpR+62.6
2024 precinct map of Wells CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Wells County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 80.6% | 1,815 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.0% | 405 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 1.0% | 22 |
Harris +50Trump +50
1 precincts · 2,253 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 18.0%Harris405 | 80.6%Trump1,815 | 1.0%Oliver22 | 2,253 | ||
| R | 18.6%Biden442 | 79.7%Trump1,893 | 1.3%Jorgensen32 | 2,374 | ||
| R | 17.6%Clinton419 | 75.4%Trump1,796 | 4.2%Johnson101 | 2,383 | ||
| R | 28.3%Obama673 | 69.5%Romney1,654 | 2.2%Johnson52 | 2,379 | ||
| R | 35.4%Obama841 | 61.8%McCain1,468 | 2.9%Nader68 | 2,377 | ||
| R | 33.5%Kerry858 | 64.6%Bush1,654 | 1.9%Nader49 | 2,561 | ||
| R | 27.4%Gore661 | 66.8%Bush1,610 | 2.1%Nader51 | 2,410 | ||
| R | 37.8%Clinton962 | 46.9%Dole1,192 | 14.7%Perot373 | 2,542 | ||
| R | 30.5%Clinton888 | 40.2%Bush1,171 | 29.1%Perot850 | 2,916 | ||
| R | 40.6%Dukakis1,317 | 58.7%Bush1,901 | 0.7%Paul23 | 3,241 | ||
| R | 29.5%Mondale1,036 | 69.2%Reagan2,426 | 1.3%Larouche44 | 3,506 | ||
| R | 20.7%Carter746 | 73.9%Reagan2,660 | 5.4%Anderson193 | 3,599 | ||
| R | 46.2%Carter1,742 | 51.5%Ford1,941 | 2.2%Anderson84 | 3,767 | ||
| R | 33.2%McGovern1,297 | 64.4%Nixon2,519 | 2.4%Schmitz94 | 3,910 | ||
| R | 33.4%Humphrey1,265 | 59.9%Nixon2,266 | 6.6%Wallace251 | 3,782 | ||
| D | 55.2%Johnson2,314 | 44.8%Goldwater1,875 | 0.0% | 4,189 | ||
| R | 41.6%Kennedy1,885 | 58.2%Nixon2,641 | 0.2%Byrd9 | 4,535 | ||
| R | 32.9%Stevenson1,434 | 66.9%Eisenhower2,912 | 0.2%Andrews9 | 4,355 | ||
| R | 21.3%Stevenson1,016 | 77.9%Eisenhower3,709 | 0.8%Hallinan37 | 4,762 | ||
| R | 37.4%Truman1,492 | 59.8%Dewey2,385 | 2.7%Thurmond109 | 3,986 | ||
| R | 37.9%Roosevelt1,557 | 61.6%Dewey2,529 | 0.5%Thomas20 | 4,106 | ||
| R | 35.9%Roosevelt1,878 | 63.7%Willkie3,335 | 0.4%Thomas19 | 5,232 | ||
| D | 58.8%Roosevelt3,114 | 23.8%Landon1,263 | 17.4%Lemke921 | 5,298 | ||
| D | 77.4%Roosevelt3,823 | 21.5%Hoover1,062 | 1.1%Thomas54 | 4,939 | ||
| R | 47.1%Smith2,123 | 52.4%Hoover2,364 | 0.6%Thomas25 | 4,512 | ||
| O | 3.7%Davis138 | 44.4%Coolidge1,644 | 51.9%La Follette1,921 | 3,703 | ||
| R | 12.2%Cox456 | 85.7%Harding3,202 | 2.1%Debs78 | 3,736 | ||
| R | 38.7%Wilson810 | 58.6%Hughes1,226 | 2.7%Benson57 | 2,093 | ||
| O | 32.7%Wilson494 | 23.6%Taft356 | 43.7%Roosevelt660 | 1,510 | ||
| R | 29.3%Bryan535 | 68.1%Taft1,243 | 2.6%Debs48 | 1,826 | ||
| R | 12.7%Parker209 | 80.9%Roosevelt1,330 | 6.4%Debs105 | 1,644 | ||
| R | 28.1%Bryan388 | 69.9%McKinley966 | 2.0%Woolley28 | 1,382 | ||
| R | 34.9%Bryan317 | 64.2%McKinley584 | 0.9%Palmer8 | 909 | ||
| R | 0.0%Cleveland0 | 50.8%Harrison157 | 49.2%Weaver152 | 309 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −50.8% |
| 1896 | −29.4% |
| 1900 | −41.8% |
| 1904 | −68.2% |
| 1908 | −38.8% |
| 1912 | +9.1% |
| 1916 | −19.9% |
| 1920 | −73.5% |
| 1924 | −40.7% |
| 1928 | −5.3% |
| 1932 | +55.9% |
| 1936 | +34.9% |
| 1940 | −27.8% |
| 1944 | −23.7% |
| 1948 | −22.4% |
| 1952 | −56.6% |
| 1956 | −33.9% |
| 1960 | −16.7% |
| 1964 | +10.5% |
| 1968 | −26.5% |
| 1972 | −31.3% |
| 1976 | −5.3% |
| 1980 | −53.2% |
| 1984 | −39.6% |
| 1988 | −18.0% |
| 1992 | −9.7% |
| 1996 | −9.0% |
| 2000 | −39.4% |
| 2004 | −31.1% |
| 2008 | −26.4% |
| 2012 | −41.2% |
| 2016 | −57.8% |
| 2020 | −61.1% |
| 2024 | −62.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
Wells County's 2024 presidential margin of R+62.6 reflects the overwhelmingly rural, agricultural character common to the state's interior counties, where small-town populations have shifted decisively toward Republican candidates over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 55.9 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 73.5 points in 1920. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 62.6 points.
A population of 3,890, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,114 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of McKenzie County and Sherman County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wells County, North Dakota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wells County, North Dakota voted Republican by 62.6 points (R+62.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,253 votes cast, 405 went Democratic and 1,815 went Republican.
When did Wells County, North Dakota last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wells County, North Dakota voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Wells County, North Dakota?
Wells County, North Dakota has a population of 3,890 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wells County, North Dakota?
Median household income in Wells County, North Dakota is $66,114 — below the national median of $80,734. The North Dakota state median is $76,657.
What is the political history of Wells County, North Dakota?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wells County, North Dakota from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.