Question 1

How did Des Moines, Iowa vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Des Moines, Iowa voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+15.0. Kamala D Harris received 7,935 votes and Donald Trump received 10,794 out of 19,054 total votes cast, a 6.5-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Des Moines, Iowa's political history?

Accepted Answer

Des Moines, Iowa has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 19 and Republicans 21 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 56.2 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Des Moines, Iowa?

Accepted Answer

Des Moines, Iowa has a population of 38,487 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 84.5% non-Hispanic white, 3.7% Hispanic, 4.8% Black. About 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $62,928.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Des Moines, Iowa?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Des Moines, Iowa are Whiteside, Cerro Gordo, Clinton. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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