North Dakota: The Republican stronghold of the Great Plains

North Dakota, situated in the northern Great Plains, is one of United States’ least populated states. Nevertheless, its contribution to the country is ample owing to its location and vast geography and rich cultural heritage.

The state became part of the Union in 1889 and was admitted as the 39th state simultaneously with South Dakota, which was also admitted on the same day. The Dakota territory was divided into two separate states due to its population distribution and political considerations.

Established in 1861, Dakota included present-day North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming. But By the 1880s, the demand for statehood grew.

Who are the voters?

The voters of North Dakota are distinguished for their unique and independent political engagement.

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The state is predominately home to the whites which constitutes about 84 per cent of the population. Most of these people are of European descent. As opposed to an overwhelmingly white population, blacks or African Americans make up only 2-4 per cent of the state.

The Latino population in North Dakota is also relatively small but has been growing in recent years. As of the latest estimates, Latinos make up about 3 per cent of the state’s total population.

Is it Democrat or Republican?

North Dakota bleeds red. The state has mostly been steadfast in its support of the Republican Party. In recent elections, Republican candidates have consistently won statewide offices, including the governorship and congressional seats.

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However, there are pockets of Democratic support, especially in urban areas like Fargo and Bismarck, where voters may lean more liberal on certain issues.

Is it a swing state?

North Dakota is not really a battleground as voters have been consistently showing support for the grand old party. It has consistently leaned Republican in recent elections, with the majority of statewide offices and congressional seats held by Republican candidates and therefore cannot be classified as a swing state.

Has it given the US a president?

North Dakota has produced only one US President, Calvin Coolidge, who served as the 30th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929.

Although Coolidge was born in Vermont, he spent a considerable amount of his life in the state and was deeply involved in North Dakota’s politics.