District 13, Alaska — Presidential Election Results
District 13, Alaska has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2024. In 2024, it was 15.0 pts more Dem. than Alaska overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,853 | 48.5% | 15.0 pts (1,192 votes) | 7,943 | — | 17.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,702 | 66.8% | 36.7 pts (5,883 votes) | 16,012 | -19.6 pts | 14.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,432 | 73.2% | 48.9 pts (5,632 votes) | 11,526 | -12.2 pts | 28.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,078 | 53.9% | 11.4 pts (653 votes) | 5,707 | +38.3 pts | 2.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,028 | 61.7% | 35.9 pts (2,344 votes) | 6,533 | -29.2 pts | 24.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,652 | 60.3% | 25.7 pts (1,986 votes) | 7,713 | +13.9 pts | 16.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 3,682 | 48.6% | 1.2 pts (93 votes) | 7,577 | +28.4 pts | 15.0 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,693 | 294.9% of population |
| 2004 | 2,727 | 587.2% of population |
| 2008 | 2,991 | 385.4% of population |
| 2012 | 3,294 | 173.3% of population |
| 2016 | 3,363 | 194.3% of population |
| 2020 | 3,426 | 225.1% of population |
| 2024 | 3,632 | 208.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in District 13 shifted 19.6 points toward the Democratic candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
District 13 has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Alaska's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
Related Pages
Other Alaska Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has District 13 voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, District 13 has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in District 13?
District 13's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 1.3 points (93 votes) out of 7,577 total votes cast.
Has District 13 ever flipped between parties?
Yes. District 13 changed which party won the county in: 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in District 13?
The widest margin on record for District 13 was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 50.1 points.
How many votes were cast in District 13 relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,577 votes were recorded in District 13 against a total population of 3,632 (208.6% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is District 13 a presidential bellwether county?
District 13 has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Alaska's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).