Benson County, North Dakota: null
North Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+18.4
2024 Margin
R+4.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
Classification
6K
Population
Benson County, North Dakota voted R+18.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,163 votes (58.09%). This represented a R+4.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
9.4
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-0.9/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+18.4
2020→2024 SwingR+4.5%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population5,964
Median Age
31.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$63,220(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
42.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
74.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
22.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.7%(795) | 58.1%(1,163) | R+18.4 | -4.5 |
| 2020 | 41.9%(822) | 55.8%(1,094) | R+13.9 | -9.5 |
| 2016 | 41.9%(842) | 46.2%(929) | R+4.3 | -21.3 |
| 2012 | 57.3%(1,235) | 40.2%(868) | D+17.0 | -18.8 |
| 2008 | 67.2%(1,569) | 31.4%(733) | D+35.8 | +27.2 |
| 2004 | 53.3%(1,196) | 44.6%(1,002) | D+8.6 | +13.4 |
| 2000 | 44.2%(952) | 49.0%(1,055) | R+4.8 | -14.4 |
| 1996 | 48.8%(1,059) | 39.1%(850) | D+9.6 | +0.0 |
| 1992 | 42.9%(1,126) | 33.3%(874) | D+9.6 | -2.8 |
| 1988 | 55.8%(1,691) | 43.4%(1,316) | D+12.4 | +16.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.9%(873) | 55.1%(1,071) | R+10.2 | +8.7 |
| 2022 | 31.8%(470) | 50.6%(749) | R+18.9 | -45.3 |
| 2018 | 63.0%(1,427) | 36.5%(828) | D+26.4 | +64.3 |
| 2016 | 28.4%(574) | 66.3%(1,340) | R+37.9 | -72.2 |
| 2012 | 67.1%(1,453) | 32.7%(709) | D+34.4 | +62.1 |
| 2010 | 34.9%(621) | 62.7%(1,115) | R+27.8 | -88.9 |
| 2006 | 79.5%(1,464) | 18.4%(338) | D+61.1 | +8.2 |
| 2004 | 76.5%(1,724) | 23.6%(531) | D+52.9 | +8.8 |
| 2000 | 72.1%(1,572) | 27.9%(609) | D+44.1 | -3.9 |
| 1998 | 72.8%(1,336) | 24.7%(454) | D+48.0 | +14.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.0%(697) | 58.6%(1,135) | R+22.6 | -2.6 |
| 2020 | 36.3%(708) | 56.3%(1,098) | R+20.0 | -5.4 |
| 2016 | 40.7%(817) | 55.3%(1,109) | R+14.6 | -40.3 |
| 2012 | 61.3%(1,319) | 35.6%(765) | D+25.8 | +52.2 |
| 2008 | 35.9%(847) | 62.3%(1,470) | R+26.4 | -12.6 |
| 2004 | 42.3%(947) | 56.1%(1,257) | R+13.8 | -36.0 |
| 2000 | 61.1%(1,332) | 38.9%(849) | D+22.1 | +39.7 |
| 1996 | 41.2%(897) | 58.8%(1,279) | R+17.6 | -13.6 |
| 1992 | 47.1%(1,225) | 51.0%(1,328) | R+4.0 | -41.3 |
| 1988 | 68.7%(2,078) | 31.3%(948) | D+37.3 | +13.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(65.4%) | Joe Biden(25.9%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(75.0%) | Hillary Clinton(25.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee