Walsh, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Walsh, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 8.8 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 | 3,099 | 59.8% | 26.2 pts (1,356 votes) | 5,182 | — | 1.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,194 | 61.6% | 24.9 pts (1,289 votes) | 5,186 | +2.7 pts | 2.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,415 | 49.5% | 1.8 pts (90 votes) | 4,882 | +23.4 pts | 6.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,813 | 55.2% | 13.5 pts (689 votes) | 5,096 | -12.1 pts | 6.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,995 | 64.6% | 39.4 pts (1,828 votes) | 4,636 | -30.0 pts | 4.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,324 | 69.5% | 41.6 pts (1,991 votes) | 4,783 | +1.2 pts | 8.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,186 | 70.9% | 44.8 pts (2,013 votes) | 4,496 | -3.4 pts | 8.8 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 | 12,354 | 41.9% of population |
| 2004 | 11,695 | 44.3% of population |
| 2008 | 11,296 | 43.2% of population |
| 2012 | 11,024 | 46.2% of population |
| 2016 | 10,816 | 42.9% of population |
| 2020 | 10,524 | 45.4% of population |
| 2024 | 10,214 | 44.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Walsh shifted 18.2 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
Walsh 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 Walsh voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Walsh 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 Walsh?
Walsh's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 1.9 points (90 votes) out of 4,882 total votes cast.
Has Walsh ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Walsh has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Walsh?
The widest margin on record for Walsh was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 46.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Walsh relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,496 votes were recorded in Walsh against a total population of 10,214 (44.0% 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 Walsh a presidential bellwether county?
Walsh 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%).