Hettinger, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Hettinger, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 32.6 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 | 1,057 | 69.6% | 46.3 pts (704 votes) | 1,519 | — | 20.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,044 | 69.9% | 42.8 pts (639 votes) | 1,494 | +5.8 pts | 16.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 893 | 66.2% | 36.1 pts (487 votes) | 1,348 | +6.6 pts | 28.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,000 | 73.4% | 50.4 pts (687 votes) | 1,362 | -14.8 pts | 32.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,050 | 81.0% | 68.1 pts (882 votes) | 1,296 | -20.1 pts | 32.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,091 | 83.2% | 68.2 pts (895 votes) | 1,312 | +2.9 pts | 35.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,089 | 83.4% | 68.7 pts (897 votes) | 1,306 | -0.5 pts | 32.6 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 | 2,697 | 56.3% of population |
| 2004 | 2,612 | 57.2% of population |
| 2008 | 2,479 | 54.4% of population |
| 2012 | 2,542 | 53.6% of population |
| 2016 | 2,597 | 49.9% of population |
| 2020 | 2,468 | 53.2% of population |
| 2024 | 2,419 | 54.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hettinger shifted 20.1 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
Hettinger 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 Hettinger voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hettinger 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 Hettinger?
Hettinger's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 37.5 points (487 votes) out of 1,348 total votes cast.
Has Hettinger ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hettinger has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hettinger?
The widest margin on record for Hettinger was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 72.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Hettinger relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,306 votes were recorded in Hettinger against a total population of 2,419 (54.0% 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 Hettinger a presidential bellwether county?
Hettinger 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%).