Kandiyohi, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Kandiyohi, Minnesota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 35.9 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 | 10,026 | 52.0% | 9.4 pts (1,806 votes) | 19,285 | — | 12.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,704 | 54.8% | 11.1 pts (2,367 votes) | 21,349 | -1.4 pts | 14.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 11,319 | 51.7% | 5.5 pts (1,194 votes) | 21,895 | +5.7 pts | 16.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,240 | 52.4% | 6.7 pts (1,435 votes) | 21,465 | -1.3 pts | 14.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,785 | 58.7% | 25.3 pts (5,519 votes) | 21,772 | -20.7 pts | 29.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,437 | 61.8% | 25.7 pts (5,997 votes) | 23,367 | +1.3 pts | 33.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,014 | 64.5% | 30.9 pts (7,200 votes) | 23,283 | -5.3 pts | 35.9 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 | 41,141 | 46.9% of population |
| 2004 | 41,456 | 51.5% of population |
| 2008 | 41,840 | 52.3% of population |
| 2012 | 42,373 | 50.7% of population |
| 2016 | 42,697 | 51.0% of population |
| 2020 | 43,723 | 53.4% of population |
| 2024 | 44,674 | 52.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kandiyohi shifted 21.6 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
Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi?
Kandiyohi's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 5.6 points (1,194 votes) out of 21,895 total votes cast.
Has Kandiyohi ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Kandiyohi has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Kandiyohi?
The widest margin on record for Kandiyohi was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 31.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Kandiyohi relative to its population?
In 2024, 23,283 votes were recorded in Kandiyohi against a total population of 44,674 (52.1% 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 Kandiyohi a presidential bellwether county?
Kandiyohi 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%).