Blue Earth, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Blue Earth, Minnesota has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 5.6 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 | 12,942 | 47.2% | 2.2 pts (613 votes) | 27,402 | — | 5.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 16,865 | 50.9% | 3.4 pts (1,128 votes) | 33,119 | +5.9 pts | 0.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 19,325 | 55.1% | 13.0 pts (4,543 votes) | 35,070 | +9.9 pts | 2.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 18,164 | 53.0% | 9.5 pts (3,248 votes) | 34,274 | -3.5 pts | 1.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 15,667 | 46.6% | 3.7 pts (1,239 votes) | 33,593 | -13.9 pts | 5.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 18,330 | 50.8% | 4.4 pts (1,599 votes) | 36,051 | +8.7 pts | 2.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,001 | 49.4% | 1.2 pts (443 votes) | 36,442 | -5.8 pts | 5.6 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 | 55,988 | 48.9% of population |
| 2004 | 59,116 | 56.0% of population |
| 2008 | 62,860 | 55.8% of population |
| 2012 | 64,974 | 52.8% of population |
| 2016 | 66,355 | 50.6% of population |
| 2020 | 69,196 | 52.1% of population |
| 2024 | 70,700 | 51.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Blue Earth shifted 1.2 points toward the Democratic 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
Blue Earth has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Blue Earth voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Blue Earth has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Blue Earth?
Blue Earth's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 1.2 points (443 votes) out of 36,442 total votes cast.
Has Blue Earth ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Blue Earth changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2016, 2020, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Blue Earth?
The widest margin on record for Blue Earth was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 13.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Blue Earth relative to its population?
In 2024, 36,442 votes were recorded in Blue Earth against a total population of 70,700 (51.5% 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 Blue Earth a presidential bellwether county?
Blue Earth has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).