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County record · fips 27111 · Minnesota

Otter TailMN

Republican ×23 since 1936all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+34.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+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
1904-65.6 ptsRepublicans
1912+65.6 ptsDemocrats
1916-59.9 ptsRepublicans
1920-52.4 ptsRepublicans
1932+48.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
60,475
College (BA+)
28%
Median income
$72,255
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
78%
Age 65+
25%

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

Neighbouring counties

Becker, MN · Clay, MN · Douglas, MN · Grant, MN · Todd, MN · Wadena, MN · Wilkin, MN