The United States of America Presidential election of 2012 in North Dakota was won by Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama over his nearest rival Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney by a victory margin of over 24%.

North Dakota is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. Agriculture, petroleum, food processing are the major contributors to the economy.

North Dakota 2012 Presidential Election Results

Election Analysis:

For US presidential election of 2012 , North Dakota , was considered to be a safe red ( Republican ) state . Republican party won in North Dakota for the past 5 presidential elections with big margins.

Republican party has kept the state with big margins since 1968. Agriculture is the major stay of the North Dakota and Republicans have a good hold of the state.

North Dakota Previous Presidential Election Results

Political situation in North Dakota in the Year 2012:

1. North Dakota unemployment rate stands at 3% compared to national average of 8.1% as of August 2012.
2. Republican party is in control of all the three chambers of the state legislation Governor, State Assembly and State Senate.

Population by Race in North Dakota : Year 2010