Question 1

How did Nelson, North Dakota vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Nelson, North Dakota voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+31.9. Kamala D Harris received 580 votes and Donald Trump received 1,141 out of 1,761 total votes cast, a 0.6-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Nelson, North Dakota's political history?

Accepted Answer

Nelson, North Dakota has 34 presidential elections on record, spanning 1892 to 2024. Democrats have won 10 and Republicans 24 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 74.7 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Nelson, North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Nelson, North Dakota has a population of 3,016 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 91.6% non-Hispanic white, 3.0% Hispanic. About 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $67,193.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Nelson, North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Nelson, North Dakota are Big Stone, Spink, Steele. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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