Blue Earth County, Minnesota: null
Minnesota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+1.2
2024 Margin
R+5.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
Classification
69K
Population
Blue Earth County, Minnesota voted R+1.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 18,001 votes (49.4%). This represented a R+5.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.1
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
-0.4/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+1.2
2020→2024 SwingR+5.7%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population69,112
Median Age
31.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
45.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$70,906(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
85.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
5.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.5%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
61.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.2%(17,558) | 49.4%(18,001) | R+1.2 | -5.7 |
| 2020 | 50.8%(18,330) | 46.4%(16,731) | D+4.4 | +8.1 |
| 2016 | 43.0%(14,428) | 46.6%(15,667) | R+3.7 | -13.2 |
| 2012 | 53.0%(18,164) | 43.5%(14,916) | D+9.5 | -3.5 |
| 2008 | 55.1%(19,325) | 42.1%(14,782) | D+12.9 | +9.5 |
| 2004 | 50.9%(16,865) | 47.5%(15,737) | D+3.4 | +5.7 |
| 2000 | 45.0%(12,329) | 47.2%(12,942) | R+2.2 | -15.5 |
| 1996 | 49.2%(12,420) | 36.0%(9,082) | D+13.2 | +3.5 |
| 1992 | 41.4%(11,531) | 31.6%(8,813) | D+9.8 | +8.1 |
| 1988 | 50.4%(12,375) | 48.7%(11,959) | D+1.7 | +10.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.7%(19,135) | 42.6%(15,185) | D+11.1 | +6.9 |
| 2020 | 46.8%(16,527) | 42.6%(15,040) | D+4.2 | -19.9 |
| 2018 | 59.6%(16,776) | 35.5%(9,984) | D+24.1 | +10.9 |
| 2014 | 54.0%(10,866) | 40.7%(8,194) | D+13.3 | -23.4 |
| 2012 | 65.3%(21,289) | 28.6%(9,338) | D+36.6 | +34.3 |
| 2008 | 41.7%(14,483) | 39.4%(13,660) | D+2.4 | -19.4 |
| 2006 | 58.7%(14,955) | 36.9%(9,411) | D+21.8 | +22.5 |
| 2002 | 47.3%(11,435) | 48.0%(11,615) | R+0.7 | -2.8 |
| 2000 | 46.6%(12,657) | 44.6%(12,110) | D+2.0 | -6.5 |
| 1996 | 51.1%(12,843) | 42.5%(10,694) | D+8.6 | +20.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 44.9%(11,904) | R+44.9 | -64.5 |
| 2018 | 58.0%(16,317) | 38.4%(10,806) | D+19.6 | +11.6 |
| 2014 | 50.4%(10,107) | 42.4%(8,500) | D+8.0 | +5.8 |
| 2010 | 43.3%(9,706) | 41.1%(9,216) | D+2.2 | -1.4 |
| 2006 | 47.7%(12,137) | 44.1%(11,231) | D+3.6 | +14.4 |
| 2002 | 26.4%(6,333) | 37.2%(8,925) | R+10.8 | +20.1 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 30.9%(7,031) | R+30.9 | -14.0 |
| 1994 | 37.7%(7,383) | 54.6%(10,688) | R+16.9 | -5.4 |
| 1990 | 42.2%(8,949) | 53.7%(11,372) | R+11.4 | -16.9 |
| 1986 | 52.3%(9,231) | 46.9%(8,275) | D+5.4 | +2.2 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(69.3%) | Nikki Haley(28.0%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(37.3%) | Joe Biden(32.6%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(66.5%) | Hillary Clinton(33.5%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(65.6%) | Hillary Clinton(33.6%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee