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County record · fips 27085 · Minnesota

McLeodMN

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+38.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
10–30
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1876
D+1.0
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
1940-58.8 ptsRepublicans
1928+56.4 ptsDemocrats
1920-50.1 ptsRepublicans
1932+49.2 ptsDemocrats
1916-45.5 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
36,798
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$80,084
2024 dollars
Non-white
12%
Rural
45%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Carver, MN · Meeker, MN · Renville, MN · Sibley, MN · Wright, MN