Wells, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Wells, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 26.1 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 | 1,610 | 66.8% | 39.4 pts (949 votes) | 2,410 | — | 12.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,654 | 64.6% | 31.1 pts (796 votes) | 2,561 | +10.1 pts | 3.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,468 | 61.8% | 26.4 pts (627 votes) | 2,377 | +4.5 pts | 18.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,654 | 69.5% | 41.2 pts (981 votes) | 2,379 | -15.0 pts | 21.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,796 | 75.4% | 57.8 pts (1,377 votes) | 2,383 | -20.0 pts | 22.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,893 | 79.7% | 61.1 pts (1,451 votes) | 2,374 | +0.0 pts | 27.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,815 | 80.6% | 62.6 pts (1,410 votes) | 2,253 | -1.4 pts | 26.1 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 | 5,074 | 47.5% of population |
| 2004 | 4,625 | 55.4% of population |
| 2008 | 4,253 | 55.9% of population |
| 2012 | 4,235 | 56.2% of population |
| 2016 | 4,049 | 58.9% of population |
| 2020 | 3,967 | 59.8% of population |
| 2024 | 3,803 | 59.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wells shifted 21.7 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
Wells 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 Wells voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wells 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 Wells?
Wells's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 27.2 points (627 votes) out of 2,377 total votes cast.
Has Wells ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wells has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wells?
The widest margin on record for Wells was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 63.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Wells relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,253 votes were recorded in Wells against a total population of 3,803 (59.2% 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 Wells a presidential bellwether county?
Wells 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%).