Mapleton, ND is a small town located in the heart of the Midwest. As such, it has its own distinct political identity that reflects the values and beliefs of those living there. The local government is run by a mayor and city council who are responsible for setting policy and handling the day-to-day operations of Mapleton. Each year, residents have the opportunity to choose their local representatives through elections which are held during the spring months. These elected officials work hard to ensure Mapleton remains safe and prosperous for all its citizens. Additionally, they strive to create policies that promote economic growth and development while preserving the unique character of the area. Residents can stay informed on local politics by attending town hall meetings or reading news articles about upcoming initiatives. Ultimately, politics in Mapleton are reflective of its diverse community and provide an important avenue for residents to express their views and shape their future.
The political climate in Mapleton, ND is somewhat conservative.
Cass County, ND is leaning conservative. In Cass County, ND 46.8% of the people voted Democrat in the last presidential election, 49.5% voted for the Republican Party, and the remaining 3.6% voted Independent.
In the last Presidential election, Cass county remained Republican, 49.5% to 46.8%.
Cass county voted Republican in five of the last six Presidential elections (2008 went Democratic).
The BestPlaces liberal/conservative index
Mapleton, ND is somewhat conservative.
Cass County, North Dakota is leaning conservative.
Fargo Metro Area is leaning conservative.
North Dakota is very conservative.
The BestPlaces liberal/conservative index is based on recent voting in national elections, federal campaign contributions by local residents, and consumer personality profiles.
VoteWord™
Displaying 20 years of Presidential voting, visualized in one word.
Mapleton, North Dakota: R R d r R r
How It Works:
Here at BestPlaces, we were looking at the voting patterns since the 2000 election and realized that we could express the results of each election as one letter. R if the Republican Party candidate won, D if the Democratic Party candidate won and I if the Independent Party candidate won. The six elections (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) would be expressed as six-letter word (R R D R R).
Then we went a little further and added the dimension of magnitude. If the difference of victory was greater than 10 percent, the letter is upper case, and lower case if the difference was less than 10 percent. This allows us to see interesting voting patterns at just a glance.
Here's the VoteWord for Iowa d r d d r. In the last six elections the state has been closely contested, voting narrowly for the Republican Party candidate in 2016 and 2020 after voting for the Democratic Party in 2008 and 2012. Virginia (r r d d d D) has voted for the Democratic Party in the last three elections.
Individual Campaign Contributions in Mapleton, ND
In the last 4 years (2018-2021), there were 11 contributions totaling $537 to the Democratic Party and liberal campaigns, averaging $49 per contribution.
In the last 4 years, there were 12 contributions totaling $7,159 to the Republican Party and conservative campaigns, averaging $597 per contribution.
(source: Federal Election Commission)