Pierce, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Pierce, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 17.2 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 | 1,348 | 68.4% | 43.0 pts (848 votes) | 1,971 | — | 16.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,475 | 67.2% | 35.9 pts (789 votes) | 2,195 | +9.4 pts | 8.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,301 | 60.8% | 23.8 pts (509 votes) | 2,139 | +12.2 pts | 15.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,465 | 67.3% | 37.0 pts (805 votes) | 2,178 | -13.6 pts | 17.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,437 | 69.4% | 48.6 pts (1,006 votes) | 2,071 | -16.0 pts | 14.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,585 | 74.5% | 51.1 pts (1,088 votes) | 2,128 | +1.6 pts | 17.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,493 | 75.8% | 53.5 pts (1,054 votes) | 1,970 | -2.3 pts | 17.2 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 | 4,657 | 42.3% of population |
| 2004 | 4,450 | 49.3% of population |
| 2008 | 4,372 | 48.9% of population |
| 2012 | 4,446 | 49.0% of population |
| 2016 | 4,216 | 49.1% of population |
| 2020 | 3,975 | 53.5% of population |
| 2024 | 3,853 | 51.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pierce shifted 8.7 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
Pierce 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 Pierce voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pierce 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 Pierce?
Pierce's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 24.3 points (509 votes) out of 2,139 total votes cast.
Has Pierce ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Pierce has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pierce?
The widest margin on record for Pierce was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 54.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Pierce relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,970 votes were recorded in Pierce against a total population of 3,853 (51.1% 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 Pierce a presidential bellwether county?
Pierce 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%).