Wadena County, Minnesota: null
Minnesota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+51.3
2024 Margin
R+5.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
14K
Population
Wadena County, Minnesota voted R+51.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,028 votes (74.91%). This represented a R+5.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
7.3
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.7/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+51.3
2020→2024 SwingR+5.8%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population14,065
Median Age
40.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$54,747(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
72.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.6%(1,898) | 74.9%(6,028) | R+51.3 | -5.8 |
| 2020 | 26.4%(2,023) | 71.9%(5,520) | R+45.5 | -0.1 |
| 2016 | 24.3%(1,684) | 69.8%(4,837) | R+45.5 | -21.2 |
| 2012 | 36.7%(2,492) | 61.0%(4,143) | R+24.3 | -6.9 |
| 2008 | 40.2%(2,882) | 57.6%(4,128) | R+17.4 | +2.7 |
| 2004 | 39.4%(2,791) | 59.4%(4,214) | R+20.1 | +3.2 |
| 2000 | 35.3%(2,251) | 58.5%(3,733) | R+23.2 | -19.6 |
| 1996 | 41.1%(2,480) | 44.6%(2,696) | R+3.6 | -1.2 |
| 1992 | 36.6%(2,340) | 39.0%(2,492) | R+2.4 | +17.4 |
| 1988 | 39.4%(2,484) | 59.3%(3,733) | R+19.8 | +7.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.4%(2,398) | 67.1%(5,295) | R+36.7 | +3.7 |
| 2020 | 26.1%(1,977) | 66.5%(5,041) | R+40.4 | -16.4 |
| 2018 | 36.8%(2,044) | 60.9%(3,379) | R+24.1 | -8.4 |
| 2014 | 39.8%(2,041) | 55.4%(2,841) | R+15.6 | -27.6 |
| 2012 | 53.8%(3,541) | 41.8%(2,753) | D+12.0 | +31.4 |
| 2008 | 32.1%(2,294) | 51.5%(3,683) | R+19.4 | -17.0 |
| 2006 | 46.9%(2,746) | 49.4%(2,890) | R+2.5 | +12.6 |
| 2002 | 40.5%(2,462) | 55.6%(3,377) | R+15.1 | -2.7 |
| 2000 | 40.9%(2,599) | 53.3%(3,388) | R+12.4 | -0.5 |
| 1996 | 40.2%(2,416) | 52.1%(3,132) | R+11.9 | +16.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 71.2%(4,260) | R+71.2 | -36.3 |
| 2018 | 31.2%(1,731) | 66.1%(3,667) | R+34.9 | -14.2 |
| 2014 | 36.8%(1,877) | 57.5%(2,932) | R+20.7 | -2.5 |
| 2010 | 35.5%(1,922) | 53.7%(2,906) | R+18.2 | -5.4 |
| 2006 | 40.5%(2,378) | 53.3%(3,130) | R+12.8 | +7.7 |
| 2002 | 32.9%(1,979) | 53.4%(3,213) | R+20.5 | +22.6 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 43.1%(2,563) | R+43.1 | -19.7 |
| 1994 | 35.4%(1,822) | 58.9%(3,028) | R+23.4 | -16.2 |
| 1990 | 43.9%(2,528) | 51.1%(2,945) | R+7.2 | +4.5 |
| 1986 | 43.8%(2,414) | 55.5%(3,059) | R+11.7 | -23.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(84.0%) | Nikki Haley(14.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(48.3%) | Bernie Sanders(25.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(63.1%) | Hillary Clinton(36.9%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(50.0%) | Hillary Clinton(44.6%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee