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County record · fips 38005 · North Dakota

BensonND

Republican ×3 since 2016reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections

The Long Record

34 elections against the North Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+18.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/34
79% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+1.8
this countyNorth Dakotanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1928+67.9 ptsDemocrats
1932+60.3 ptsDemocrats
1896+58.5 ptsDemocrats
1920-54.3 ptsRepublicans
1912+49.4 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,808
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$64,033
2024 dollars
Non-white
57%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
16%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Eddy, ND · Nelson, ND · Pierce, ND · Ramsey, ND · Towner, ND · Wells, ND