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County record · fips 27101 · Minnesota

MurrayMN

Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+43.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–27
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
32/39
82% of its elections
Closest election
2008
D+0.5
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
1920-67.2 ptsRepublicans
1928+60.6 ptsDemocrats
1952-60.4 ptsRepublicans
1912+59.1 ptsDemocrats
1932+53.8 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
8,097
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$74,033
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
27%

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

Neighbouring counties

Cottonwood, MN · Lyon, MN · Nobles, MN · Pipestone, MN · Redwood, MN · Rock, MN