Redwood County, Minnesota: Northern Rural Secular
Minnesota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+43.2
2024 Margin
R+1.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
15K
Population
Redwood County, Minnesota voted R+43.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,895 votes (70.8%). This represented a R+1.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
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Northern Rural SecularView all
Rural counties in the Upper Midwest (MN/IA/WI/IN/MO/IL/MI) that voted for Obama in 2008 but have swung dramatically toward Republicans. These historically Democratic, secular farming communities have realigned.
Volatility
7.5
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-1.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+43.2
2020→2024 SwingR+1.9%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population15,425
Median Age
40.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
26.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$65,617(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
85.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.0%(US: 18.6%)
Asian
2.6%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
79.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.6%(2,300) | 70.8%(5,895) | R+43.2 | -1.9 |
| 2020 | 28.4%(2,355) | 69.7%(5,771) | R+41.2 | +1.5 |
| 2016 | 24.8%(1,887) | 67.5%(5,137) | R+42.7 | -22.7 |
| 2012 | 38.6%(3,008) | 58.7%(4,570) | R+20.1 | -6.5 |
| 2008 | 41.6%(3,250) | 55.2%(4,308) | R+13.6 | +8.5 |
| 2004 | 38.1%(3,104) | 60.2%(4,898) | R+22.0 | +2.6 |
| 2000 | 34.6%(2,681) | 59.2%(4,589) | R+24.6 | -15.7 |
| 1996 | 38.2%(2,997) | 47.1%(3,700) | R+8.9 | -1.5 |
| 1992 | 30.7%(2,740) | 38.2%(3,408) | R+7.5 | +15.2 |
| 1988 | 38.0%(3,178) | 60.7%(5,076) | R+22.7 | +11.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.4%(3,075) | 60.0%(4,937) | R+22.6 | +15.5 |
| 2020 | 28.1%(2,297) | 66.2%(5,415) | R+38.1 | -27.7 |
| 2018 | 43.2%(2,688) | 53.6%(3,334) | R+10.4 | -1.2 |
| 2014 | 42.5%(2,342) | 51.6%(2,848) | R+9.2 | -32.2 |
| 2012 | 59.1%(4,494) | 36.0%(2,741) | D+23.1 | +38.4 |
| 2008 | 31.6%(2,454) | 47.0%(3,642) | R+15.3 | -14.1 |
| 2006 | 47.3%(3,098) | 48.6%(3,181) | R+1.3 | +15.0 |
| 2002 | 39.6%(2,798) | 55.9%(3,948) | R+16.3 | -0.2 |
| 2000 | 38.8%(3,005) | 54.9%(4,252) | R+16.1 | +0.3 |
| 1996 | 38.7%(3,028) | 55.1%(4,315) | R+16.4 | +25.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 71.1%(4,581) | R+71.1 | -43.7 |
| 2018 | 34.7%(2,154) | 62.1%(3,855) | R+27.4 | -7.4 |
| 2014 | 36.9%(2,025) | 56.9%(3,123) | R+20.0 | +2.5 |
| 2010 | 30.7%(1,859) | 53.2%(3,220) | R+22.5 | -1.2 |
| 2006 | 35.7%(2,334) | 56.9%(3,725) | R+21.3 | +4.2 |
| 2002 | 27.1%(1,891) | 52.6%(3,671) | R+25.5 | +17.3 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 42.8%(3,140) | R+42.8 | -0.4 |
| 1994 | 26.7%(1,927) | 69.1%(4,983) | R+42.4 | -22.5 |
| 1990 | 38.0%(2,709) | 57.8%(4,125) | R+19.9 | +13.5 |
| 1986 | 33.1%(2,330) | 66.4%(4,678) | R+33.3 | -29.2 |