Becker, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Becker, Minnesota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 38.0 pts more Rep. than Minnesota overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,152 | 56.9% | 20.2 pts (2,899 votes) | 14,333 | — | 24.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,795 | 58.3% | 18.1 pts (3,039 votes) | 16,801 | +3.3 pts | 21.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,851 | 52.2% | 6.9 pts (1,164 votes) | 16,965 | +11.3 pts | 17.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,204 | 56.2% | 14.5 pts (2,375 votes) | 16,382 | -7.8 pts | 22.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,880 | 63.2% | 32.9 pts (5,672 votes) | 17,222 | -20.4 pts | 36.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,438 | 64.1% | 30.1 pts (5,849 votes) | 19,401 | +4.5 pts | 38.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,961 | 65.7% | 33.1 pts (6,526 votes) | 19,739 | -2.9 pts | 38.0 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30,188 | 47.5% of population |
| 2004 | 31,625 | 53.1% of population |
| 2008 | 32,244 | 52.6% of population |
| 2012 | 32,990 | 49.7% of population |
| 2016 | 33,718 | 51.1% of population |
| 2020 | 35,205 | 55.1% of population |
| 2024 | 35,444 | 55.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Becker shifted 12.0 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Becker has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Becker voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Becker has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Becker?
Becker's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 7.0 points (1,164 votes) out of 16,965 total votes cast.
Has Becker ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Becker has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Becker?
The widest margin on record for Becker was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 35.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Becker relative to its population?
In 2024, 19,739 votes were recorded in Becker against a total population of 35,444 (55.7% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Becker a presidential bellwether county?
Becker has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).