County record · fips 38103 · North Dakota
WellsND
Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections
The Long Record
34 elections against the North Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+63.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–30
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/34
65% of its elections
Closest election
1928
R+5.4
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | +79.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +71.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | +70.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1940 | -70.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +61.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,890
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$66,114
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
27%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Benson, ND · Eddy, ND · Foster, ND · Kidder, ND · Pierce, ND · Sheridan, ND · Stutsman, ND