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County record · fips 27013 · Minnesota

Blue EarthMN

Republican ×1 since 2024all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+1.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/40
78% of its elections
Closest election
2024
R+1.2
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
1920-50.8 ptsRepublicans
1928+49.4 ptsDemocrats
1940-43.8 ptsRepublicans
1912+40.4 ptsDemocrats
1932+39.8 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
69,871
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$74,477
2024 dollars
Non-white
16%
Rural
34%
Age 65+
15%

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

Neighbouring counties

Brown, MN · Faribault, MN · Le Sueur, MN · Martin, MN · Nicollet, MN · Waseca, MN · Watonwan, MN