Koochiching, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Koochiching, 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 30.4 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 | 3,523 | 51.2% | 9.0 pts (620 votes) | 6,879 | — | 12.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 3,662 | 50.1% | 1.7 pts (123 votes) | 7,309 | +11.4 pts | 1.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,649 | 53.6% | 10.1 pts (687 votes) | 6,802 | +8.7 pts | 0.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,451 | 53.4% | 9.4 pts (610 votes) | 6,458 | -0.7 pts | 1.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,569 | 56.1% | 19.8 pts (1,263 votes) | 6,363 | -31.2 pts | 23.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,131 | 59.7% | 21.3 pts (1,472 votes) | 6,922 | -0.2 pts | 29.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,204 | 61.9% | 25.6 pts (1,739 votes) | 6,789 | -4.4 pts | 30.4 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 | 14,288 | 48.1% of population |
| 2004 | 13,919 | 52.5% of population |
| 2008 | 13,432 | 50.6% of population |
| 2012 | 13,163 | 49.1% of population |
| 2016 | 12,610 | 50.5% of population |
| 2020 | 12,032 | 57.5% of population |
| 2024 | 11,594 | 58.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Koochiching shifted 16.4 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
Koochiching 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 Koochiching voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Koochiching 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 Koochiching?
Koochiching's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 1.7 points (123 votes) out of 7,309 total votes cast.
Has Koochiching ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Koochiching 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 Koochiching?
The widest margin on record for Koochiching was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 26.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Koochiching relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,789 votes were recorded in Koochiching against a total population of 11,594 (58.6% 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 Koochiching a presidential bellwether county?
Koochiching 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%).