Stutsman, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Stutsman, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 8.1 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 | 5,488 | 60.2% | 26.6 pts (2,421 votes) | 9,118 | — | 1.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,517 | 64.4% | 30.4 pts (3,079 votes) | 10,122 | -2.6 pts | 3.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,499 | 56.2% | 14.7 pts (1,443 votes) | 9,784 | +15.8 pts | 6.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,685 | 59.5% | 22.0 pts (2,100 votes) | 9,558 | -7.6 pts | 2.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,718 | 66.2% | 41.6 pts (4,220 votes) | 10,155 | -23.1 pts | 6.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,994 | 70.2% | 43.4 pts (4,318 votes) | 9,959 | +1.1 pts | 10.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,185 | 70.9% | 44.3 pts (4,493 votes) | 10,134 | -0.8 pts | 8.1 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 | 21,887 | 41.7% of population |
| 2004 | 21,175 | 47.8% of population |
| 2008 | 20,812 | 47.0% of population |
| 2012 | 20,978 | 45.6% of population |
| 2016 | 21,068 | 48.2% of population |
| 2020 | 21,554 | 46.2% of population |
| 2024 | 21,546 | 47.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Stutsman shifted 17.2 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
Stutsman 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 Stutsman voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Stutsman 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 Stutsman?
Stutsman's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 15.1 points (1,443 votes) out of 9,784 total votes cast.
Has Stutsman ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Stutsman has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Stutsman?
The widest margin on record for Stutsman was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 45.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Stutsman relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,134 votes were recorded in Stutsman against a total population of 21,546 (47.0% 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 Stutsman a presidential bellwether county?
Stutsman 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%).