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County record · fips 27083 · Minnesota

LyonMN

Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections

The Long Record

38 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+32.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–26
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/38
82% of its elections
Closest election
1992
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
1920-72.8 ptsRepublicans
1928+72.0 ptsDemocrats
1912+61.4 ptsDemocrats
1908+54.2 ptsDemocrats
1952-53.4 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
25,503
College (BA+)
31%
Median income
$75,303
2024 dollars
Non-white
19%
Rural
47%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Lincoln, MN · Murray, MN · Pipestone, MN · Redwood, MN · Yellow Medicine, MN