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County record · fips 27023 · Minnesota

ChippewaMN

Republican ×3 since 2016reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+34.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/39
80% of its elections
Closest election
2000
R+0.4
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
1912+63.3 ptsDemocrats
1928+60.6 ptsDemocrats
1932+60.6 ptsDemocrats
1920-50.0 ptsRepublicans
1916-43.0 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
12,377
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$71,458
2024 dollars
Non-white
18%
Rural
57%
Age 65+
21%

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

Neighbouring counties

Kandiyohi, MN · Lac qui Parle, MN · Renville, MN · Swift, MN · Yellow Medicine, MN