Will North Dakota vote Republican or Democratic in 2028?
Probably Republican. North Dakota is reliably a Republican-leaning state, which we rate Safe Republican for 2028. Barring a large national shift, its 3 electoral votes are expected to go to the Republican nominee again - though the 2028 candidates have not yet been set.
Is North Dakota a swing state in 2028? No - North Dakota is not a 2028 swing state. It is rated Safe Republican and is not a top battleground.
North Dakota at a glance
- Electoral votes3
- 2028 ratingSafe Republican
- RegionMidwest
- CapitalBismarck
- 2024 resultTrump (R)
- 2020 resultTrump (R)
- 2016 resultTrump (R)
How North Dakota fits the 2028 map
North Dakota has voted Republican in each of the last three presidential elections, and we rate it Safe Republican for 2028.
North Dakota's 3 electoral votes are an important part of its party's base in the race to 270.
See the full picture on the 2028 electoral map and swing-state guide.
Voting in North Dakota in 2028
Whatever North Dakota does in November, you have to be registered first - and the rules are set by North Dakota, not by Washington. Here is what applies here.
- Registration deadlineNo registration required
- Register onlineNo - paper or in person
- Same-day registrationYes
- Automatic registrationNo
- ID at the pollsPhoto ID requested
Register to vote in North Dakota (official vote.gov) - full North Dakota registration guide
North Dakota 2028: frequently asked questions
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