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County record · fips 27157 · Minnesota

WabashaMN

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+28.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
10–30
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/40
78% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+2.3
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
1940-57.6 ptsRepublicans
1928+50.8 ptsDemocrats
1912+48.7 ptsDemocrats
1920-48.3 ptsRepublicans
1952-45.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
21,565
College (BA+)
27%
Median income
$82,007
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
81%
Age 65+
23%

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

Neighbouring counties

Goodhue, MN · Olmsted, MN · Winona, MN · Buffalo, WI · Pepin, WI