Chippewa, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Chippewa, Minnesota has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 39.0 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 | 2,977 | 46.9% | 0.4 pts (25 votes) | 6,352 | — | 3.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 3,424 | 51.8% | 5.1 pts (335 votes) | 6,606 | +5.6 pts | 1.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,280 | 51.6% | 5.9 pts (373 votes) | 6,356 | +0.9 pts | 4.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,083 | 49.7% | 1.9 pts (116 votes) | 6,201 | -4.1 pts | 6.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,764 | 60.5% | 28.7 pts (1,786 votes) | 6,222 | -33.0 pts | 32.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,250 | 64.3% | 30.6 pts (2,024 votes) | 6,611 | -0.1 pts | 38.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,175 | 66.1% | 34.0 pts (2,149 votes) | 6,318 | -3.4 pts | 39.0 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 | 12,913 | 49.2% of population |
| 2004 | 12,531 | 52.7% of population |
| 2008 | 12,376 | 51.4% of population |
| 2012 | 12,119 | 51.2% of population |
| 2016 | 12,036 | 51.7% of population |
| 2020 | 12,610 | 52.4% of population |
| 2024 | 12,299 | 51.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Chippewa shifted 34.2 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
Chippewa has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Chippewa voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Chippewa has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Chippewa?
Chippewa's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.4 points (25 votes) out of 6,352 total votes cast.
Has Chippewa ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Chippewa changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Chippewa?
The widest margin on record for Chippewa was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 34.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Chippewa relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,318 votes were recorded in Chippewa against a total population of 12,299 (51.4% 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 Chippewa a presidential bellwether county?
Chippewa has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).