Burleigh, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Burleigh, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 6.7 pts more Rep. than North Dakota overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. North Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 22,467 | 65.2% | 36.6 pts (12,625 votes) | 34,482 | — | 9.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 26,577 | 68.5% | 38.5 pts (14,956 votes) | 38,814 | -0.1 pts | 11.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 25,443 | 60.9% | 23.6 pts (9,843 votes) | 41,772 | +15.2 pts | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 27,951 | 64.4% | 31.9 pts (13,829 votes) | 43,387 | -8.9 pts | 12.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 32,532 | 67.8% | 45.1 pts (21,651 votes) | 47,979 | -17.0 pts | 10.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 34,744 | 68.5% | 40.2 pts (20,396 votes) | 50,753 | +8.3 pts | 7.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 36,595 | 70.0% | 42.8 pts (22,380 votes) | 52,263 | -2.5 pts | 6.7 pts more Rep. |
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 | 69,534 | 49.6% of population |
| 2004 | 72,837 | 53.3% of population |
| 2008 | 78,678 | 53.1% of population |
| 2012 | 85,748 | 50.6% of population |
| 2016 | 94,606 | 50.7% of population |
| 2020 | 98,589 | 51.5% of population |
| 2024 | 103,107 | 50.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Burleigh shifted 5.0 points toward the Republican 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
Burleigh has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Dakota's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Burleigh voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Burleigh has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Burleigh?
Burleigh's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 24.0 points (9,843 votes) out of 41,772 total votes cast.
Has Burleigh ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Burleigh has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Burleigh?
The widest margin on record for Burleigh was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 49.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Burleigh relative to its population?
In 2024, 52,263 votes were recorded in Burleigh against a total population of 103,107 (50.7% 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 Burleigh a presidential bellwether county?
Burleigh has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Dakota's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).