Iowa·IA·FIPS 19169

Story County

Voted Democratic in 2024 · 49,818 votes cast

About Story County

Story County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 98,537, making it the ninth-most populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Nevada and the largest city is Ames. The geographical center of Iowa lies in Story County, 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Ames. Story County comprises the Ames, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines, IA Combined Statistical Area. The county is home to Iowa State University in Ames.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Story County, Iowa

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

107.5%53,530

Won by 10,200 votes

Donald J Trump(Republican)

87.0%43,330

Overvotes(Other)

4.4%2,170

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

1.2%606

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024D+10.2

2020D+16.9

2016D+12.3

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Swung Right in 2024

Story County shifted 6.7 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout decreased by 2.4%.

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