County record · fips 27159 · Minnesota
WadenaMN
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections
The Long Record
38 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+52.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–32
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/38
71% of its elections
Closest election
1976
D+1.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | +50.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +50.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -49.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +45.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -43.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
14,256
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$61,467
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
72%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Becker, MN · Cass, MN · Hubbard, MN · Otter Tail, MN · Todd, MN