Williams, North Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Williams, North Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 31.8 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 | 5,187 | 66.4% | 36.6 pts (2,857 votes) | 7,807 | — | 8.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,278 | 70.3% | 42.2 pts (3,766 votes) | 8,929 | -4.8 pts | 15.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,291 | 67.1% | 36.0 pts (3,370 votes) | 9,373 | +6.3 pts | 27.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,184 | 73.2% | 49.6 pts (4,862 votes) | 9,808 | -14.6 pts | 30.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,069 | 78.6% | 65.1 pts (8,334 votes) | 12,807 | -19.5 pts | 31.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,739 | 81.9% | 66.8 pts (9,570 votes) | 14,334 | +1.8 pts | 34.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,501 | 82.7% | 67.6 pts (10,225 votes) | 15,122 | -0.4 pts | 31.8 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 | 19,705 | 39.6% of population |
| 2004 | 19,724 | 45.3% of population |
| 2008 | 20,928 | 44.8% of population |
| 2012 | 26,735 | 36.7% of population |
| 2016 | 34,213 | 37.4% of population |
| 2020 | 41,189 | 34.8% of population |
| 2024 | 40,763 | 37.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Williams shifted 31.2 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
Williams 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 Williams voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Williams 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 Williams?
Williams's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 36.6 points (3,370 votes) out of 9,373 total votes cast.
Has Williams ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Williams has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Williams?
The widest margin on record for Williams was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 70.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Williams relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,122 votes were recorded in Williams against a total population of 40,763 (37.1% 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 Williams a presidential bellwether county?
Williams 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%).