County record · fips 27171 · Minnesota
WrightMN
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+29.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
9–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1980
D+0.4
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | +62.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -60.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +56.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +50.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1940 | -48.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
148,269
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$107,209
2024 dollars
Non-white
12%
Rural
39%
Age 65+
14%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Carver, MN · Hennepin, MN · McLeod, MN · Meeker, MN · Sherburne, MN · Stearns, MN