Kittson, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Kittson, 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 29.9 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 | 1,353 | 51.3% | 9.3 pts (246 votes) | 2,637 | — | 12.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,333 | 49.7% | 1.0 pts (26 votes) | 2,682 | +11.0 pts | 2.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,492 | 58.1% | 18.5 pts (476 votes) | 2,568 | +18.0 pts | 8.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,241 | 51.3% | 6.0 pts (146 votes) | 2,420 | -12.7 pts | 1.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,349 | 56.6% | 22.1 pts (526 votes) | 2,385 | -30.5 pts | 25.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,546 | 58.6% | 20.5 pts (540 votes) | 2,639 | +3.1 pts | 28.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,535 | 61.4% | 25.0 pts (624 votes) | 2,500 | -4.4 pts | 29.9 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 | 5,260 | 50.1% of population |
| 2004 | 4,898 | 54.8% of population |
| 2008 | 4,614 | 55.7% of population |
| 2012 | 4,497 | 53.8% of population |
| 2016 | 4,320 | 55.2% of population |
| 2020 | 4,190 | 63.0% of population |
| 2024 | 3,992 | 62.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kittson shifted 15.5 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
Kittson 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 Kittson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kittson 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 Kittson?
Kittson's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 1.0 points (26 votes) out of 2,682 total votes cast.
Has Kittson ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Kittson 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 Kittson?
The widest margin on record for Kittson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 25.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Kittson relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,500 votes were recorded in Kittson against a total population of 3,992 (62.6% 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 Kittson a presidential bellwether county?
Kittson 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%).