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County record · fips 27041 · Minnesota

DouglasMN

Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+35.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1940
R+1.6
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
1920-61.6 ptsRepublicans
1912+61.0 ptsDemocrats
1932+57.6 ptsDemocrats
1928+56.8 ptsDemocrats
1904-45.0 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
39,575
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$79,043
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
51%
Age 65+
24%

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

Neighbouring counties

Grant, MN · Otter Tail, MN · Pope, MN · Stearns, MN · Todd, MN