Houston, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Houston, Minnesota has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 21.1 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 | 5,077 | 49.9% | 5.7 pts (575 votes) | 10,167 | — | 8.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,631 | 50.8% | 3.2 pts (355 votes) | 11,082 | +2.7 pts | 6.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,906 | 54.3% | 10.7 pts (1,163 votes) | 10,883 | +14.2 pts | 0.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,281 | 50.6% | 3.2 pts (330 votes) | 10,446 | -7.7 pts | 4.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,616 | 53.0% | 13.9 pts (1,471 votes) | 10,604 | -18.3 pts | 16.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,334 | 55.4% | 12.9 pts (1,481 votes) | 11,440 | +1.8 pts | 20.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,547 | 57.3% | 16.5 pts (1,880 votes) | 11,428 | -3.5 pts | 21.1 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 | 19,730 | 51.5% of population |
| 2004 | 19,582 | 56.6% of population |
| 2008 | 19,159 | 56.8% of population |
| 2012 | 18,764 | 55.7% of population |
| 2016 | 18,703 | 56.7% of population |
| 2020 | 18,823 | 60.8% of population |
| 2024 | 18,352 | 62.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Houston shifted 10.8 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
Houston has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Houston voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Houston has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Houston?
Houston's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 3.2 points (330 votes) out of 10,446 total votes cast.
Has Houston ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Houston changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Houston?
The widest margin on record for Houston was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 16.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Houston relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,428 votes were recorded in Houston against a total population of 18,352 (62.3% 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 Houston a presidential bellwether county?
Houston has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).