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County record · fips 27011 · Minnesota

Big StoneMN

Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+30.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/39
69% of its elections
Closest election
2012
R+1.5
this countyMinnesotanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1928+83.9 ptsDemocrats
1912+73.2 ptsDemocrats
1920-72.0 ptsRepublicans
1880+68.4 ptsDemocrats
1932+44.3 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,127
College (BA+)
26%
Median income
$70,400
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
27%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Lac qui Parle, MN · Stevens, MN · Swift, MN · Traverse, MN · Grant, SD · Roberts, SD