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County record · fips 27147 · Minnesota

SteeleMN

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+25.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–35
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1948
R+1.7
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
1912+52.4 ptsDemocrats
1920-49.5 ptsRepublicans
1952-40.7 ptsRepublicans
1916-40.4 ptsRepublicans
1928+38.4 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
37,439
College (BA+)
28%
Median income
$84,196
2024 dollars
Non-white
17%
Rural
30%
Age 65+
19%

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

Neighbouring counties

Dodge, MN · Freeborn, MN · Mower, MN · Rice, MN · Waseca, MN