Stark, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Stark, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 29.2 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 | 6,387 | 65.3% | 36.9 pts (3,603 votes) | 9,777 | — | 9.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,220 | 69.4% | 40.5 pts (4,207 votes) | 10,400 | -1.8 pts | 13.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,024 | 63.5% | 29.1 pts (3,222 votes) | 11,070 | +11.4 pts | 20.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,521 | 73.2% | 49.1 pts (5,709 votes) | 11,633 | -20.6 pts | 30.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,755 | 79.2% | 64.9 pts (8,002 votes) | 12,322 | -19.2 pts | 29.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,110 | 80.5% | 63.9 pts (9,611 votes) | 15,050 | +3.7 pts | 31.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,323 | 81.6% | 65.2 pts (9,850 votes) | 15,100 | -0.8 pts | 29.2 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 | 22,585 | 43.3% of population |
| 2004 | 22,539 | 46.1% of population |
| 2008 | 23,375 | 47.4% of population |
| 2012 | 26,901 | 43.2% of population |
| 2016 | 30,869 | 39.9% of population |
| 2020 | 33,835 | 44.5% of population |
| 2024 | 33,767 | 44.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Stark shifted 27.3 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
Stark 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 Stark voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Stark 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 Stark?
Stark's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 29.8 points (3,222 votes) out of 11,070 total votes cast.
Has Stark ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Stark has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Stark?
The widest margin on record for Stark was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 69.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Stark relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,100 votes were recorded in Stark against a total population of 33,767 (44.7% 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 Stark a presidential bellwether county?
Stark 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%).