Kidder, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Kidder, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 28.0 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 | 837 | 65.6% | 43.4 pts (554 votes) | 1,276 | — | 20.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 902 | 65.9% | 34.3 pts (469 votes) | 1,369 | +14.3 pts | 7.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 752 | 61.2% | 26.9 pts (330 votes) | 1,228 | +7.0 pts | 19.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 870 | 65.5% | 35.9 pts (477 votes) | 1,328 | -9.7 pts | 17.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,111 | 80.7% | 67.7 pts (932 votes) | 1,376 | -34.5 pts | 32.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,215 | 83.2% | 68.1 pts (994 votes) | 1,460 | +3.0 pts | 34.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,137 | 81.3% | 64.3 pts (899 votes) | 1,398 | +3.8 pts | 28.0 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 | 2,724 | 46.8% of population |
| 2004 | 2,592 | 52.8% of population |
| 2008 | 2,419 | 50.8% of population |
| 2012 | 2,447 | 54.3% of population |
| 2016 | 2,475 | 55.6% of population |
| 2020 | 2,392 | 61.0% of population |
| 2024 | 2,371 | 59.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kidder shifted 15.9 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
Kidder 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 Kidder voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kidder 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 Kidder?
Kidder's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 28.1 points (330 votes) out of 1,228 total votes cast.
Has Kidder ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Kidder has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Kidder?
The widest margin on record for Kidder was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 72.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Kidder relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,398 votes were recorded in Kidder against a total population of 2,371 (59.0% 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 Kidder a presidential bellwether county?
Kidder 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%).