Ward, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Ward, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 10.8 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 | 13,997 | 62.3% | 28.8 pts (6,464 votes) | 22,482 | — | 0.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 17,008 | 66.4% | 34.2 pts (8,772 votes) | 25,612 | -4.7 pts | 6.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 15,061 | 58.8% | 19.2 pts (4,917 votes) | 25,621 | +15.2 pts | 10.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 16,230 | 63.7% | 30.6 pts (7,789 votes) | 25,463 | -12.1 pts | 11.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 18,636 | 68.0% | 46.8 pts (12,830 votes) | 27,412 | -20.9 pts | 12.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 19,974 | 70.7% | 44.9 pts (12,681 votes) | 28,246 | +6.0 pts | 12.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,635 | 72.3% | 47.0 pts (13,420 votes) | 28,552 | -1.7 pts | 10.8 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 | 58,839 | 38.2% of population |
| 2004 | 58,054 | 44.1% of population |
| 2008 | 58,670 | 43.7% of population |
| 2012 | 64,863 | 39.3% of population |
| 2016 | 69,489 | 39.4% of population |
| 2020 | 69,922 | 40.4% of population |
| 2024 | 68,427 | 41.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ward 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
Ward 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 Ward voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ward 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 Ward?
Ward's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 19.5 points (4,917 votes) out of 25,621 total votes cast.
Has Ward ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ward has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ward?
The widest margin on record for Ward was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 52.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Ward relative to its population?
In 2024, 28,552 votes were recorded in Ward against a total population of 68,427 (41.7% 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 Ward a presidential bellwether county?
Ward 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%).