Morton, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Morton, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 17.4 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 | 6,993 | 62.3% | 31.7 pts (3,554 votes) | 11,223 | — | 4.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,325 | 65.9% | 33.7 pts (4,252 votes) | 12,633 | -0.2 pts | 6.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,869 | 59.3% | 21.0 pts (2,790 votes) | 13,264 | +12.7 pts | 12.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,680 | 63.8% | 30.9 pts (4,211 votes) | 13,613 | -10.5 pts | 11.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 11,336 | 71.6% | 52.1 pts (8,256 votes) | 15,832 | -25.2 pts | 17.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,243 | 73.7% | 50.4 pts (8,371 votes) | 16,619 | +5.3 pts | 17.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,839 | 75.4% | 53.4 pts (9,091 votes) | 17,036 | -2.9 pts | 17.4 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 | 25,332 | 44.3% of population |
| 2004 | 25,372 | 49.8% of population |
| 2008 | 26,696 | 49.7% of population |
| 2012 | 28,083 | 48.5% of population |
| 2016 | 30,732 | 51.5% of population |
| 2020 | 33,322 | 49.9% of population |
| 2024 | 34,194 | 49.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Morton shifted 20.7 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
Morton 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 Morton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Morton 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 Morton?
Morton's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 21.5 points (2,790 votes) out of 13,264 total votes cast.
Has Morton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Morton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Morton?
The widest margin on record for Morton was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 57.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Morton relative to its population?
In 2024, 17,036 votes were recorded in Morton against a total population of 34,194 (49.8% 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 Morton a presidential bellwether county?
Morton 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%).