Emmons, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Emmons, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.1 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 | 1,430 | 71.8% | 51.5 pts (1,025 votes) | 1,992 | — | 26.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,449 | 68.6% | 39.7 pts (838 votes) | 2,113 | +15.2 pts | 12.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,230 | 67.0% | 37.2 pts (684 votes) | 1,837 | +2.2 pts | 29.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,435 | 76.2% | 55.8 pts (1,052 votes) | 1,884 | -19.4 pts | 37.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,677 | 84.7% | 73.8 pts (1,462 votes) | 1,981 | -19.4 pts | 37.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,738 | 86.5% | 74.7 pts (1,501 votes) | 2,009 | +1.3 pts | 41.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,697 | 87.9% | 77.3 pts (1,492 votes) | 1,930 | -2.4 pts | 41.1 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 | 4,302 | 46.3% of population |
| 2004 | 3,955 | 53.4% of population |
| 2008 | 3,588 | 51.2% of population |
| 2012 | 3,470 | 54.3% of population |
| 2016 | 3,338 | 59.3% of population |
| 2020 | 3,291 | 61.0% of population |
| 2024 | 3,209 | 60.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Emmons shifted 22.6 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
Emmons 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 Emmons voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Emmons 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 Emmons?
Emmons's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 38.5 points (684 votes) out of 1,837 total votes cast.
Has Emmons ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Emmons has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Emmons?
The widest margin on record for Emmons was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 78.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Emmons relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,930 votes were recorded in Emmons against a total population of 3,209 (60.1% 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 Emmons a presidential bellwether county?
Emmons 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%).