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County record · fips 27151 · Minnesota

SwiftMN

Republican ×3 since 2016reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+34.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/39
69% of its elections
Closest election
1928
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
1928+65.4 ptsDemocrats
1932+54.7 ptsDemocrats
1912+54.5 ptsDemocrats
1920-49.2 ptsRepublicans
1904-44.3 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
9,748
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$60,412
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
23%

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

Neighbouring counties

Big Stone, MN · Chippewa, MN · Kandiyohi, MN · Lac qui Parle, MN · Pope, MN · Stevens, MN