Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 37.2 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,244 | 50.4% | 6.8 pts (303 votes) | 4,453 | — | 4.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,390 | 52.6% | 6.5 pts (297 votes) | 4,541 | -0.6 pts | 3.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,160 | 51.5% | 5.9 pts (248 votes) | 4,192 | -0.5 pts | 4.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,974 | 49.5% | 0.9 pts (36 votes) | 3,984 | -5.2 pts | 7.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,293 | 59.4% | 25.6 pts (988 votes) | 3,860 | -28.4 pts | 29.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,528 | 62.6% | 26.8 pts (1,082 votes) | 4,040 | +0.2 pts | 34.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,600 | 65.1% | 32.2 pts (1,286 votes) | 3,996 | -5.6 pts | 37.2 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 | 8,057 | 55.3% of population |
| 2004 | 7,674 | 59.2% of population |
| 2008 | 7,342 | 57.1% of population |
| 2012 | 7,121 | 55.9% of population |
| 2016 | 6,746 | 57.2% of population |
| 2020 | 6,700 | 60.3% of population |
| 2024 | 6,636 | 60.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lac Qui Parle shifted 40.1 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
Lac Qui Parle has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Lac Qui Parle voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lac Qui Parle has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Lac Qui Parle?
Lac Qui Parle's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 0.9 points (36 votes) out of 3,984 total votes cast.
Has Lac Qui Parle ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Lac Qui Parle changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lac Qui Parle?
The widest margin on record for Lac Qui Parle was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 32.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Lac Qui Parle relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,996 votes were recorded in Lac Qui Parle against a total population of 6,636 (60.2% 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 Lac Qui Parle a presidential bellwether county?
Lac Qui Parle has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).