Election Results and Trends in Fargo, ND
In the last Presidential election, Fargo, ND voted predominantly Republican, with 49.5% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 46.8% of voters in Fargo voted for Biden, and other parties voting 3.6%. Based on these voting patterns, Fargo is considered a slightly leaning conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 71st out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Fargo ranks 271st out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Fargo has consistently supported Republican presidential candidates over the last 25 years, reflecting North Dakota's conservative leanings. From Bob Dole in 1996 to George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020, conservative candidates have prevailed. The preference for Republican policies and leadership has remained stable throughout this period in Fargo.
Local Elections
In local/city level elections, Fargo has shown a more mixed trend. While North Dakota is generally conservative, Fargo's local leadership has sometimes included more moderate or even liberal members. This dynamic pattern reflects the city's unique blend of urban and rural influences, with specific local concerns occasionally diverging from broader state politics.