Lyon, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Lyon, Minnesota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 36.8 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 | 6,087 | 53.0% | 11.8 pts (1,350 votes) | 11,489 | — | 15.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,203 | 56.8% | 15.1 pts (1,911 votes) | 12,673 | -2.8 pts | 18.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,315 | 49.7% | 1.6 pts (205 votes) | 12,708 | +13.6 pts | 12.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,594 | 53.2% | 9.1 pts (1,129 votes) | 12,388 | -7.7 pts | 17.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,256 | 59.4% | 28.1 pts (3,431 votes) | 12,215 | -21.6 pts | 32.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,979 | 61.9% | 25.9 pts (3,345 votes) | 12,893 | +4.4 pts | 33.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,400 | 64.7% | 31.7 pts (4,116 votes) | 12,990 | -5.9 pts | 36.8 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 | 25,465 | 45.1% of population |
| 2004 | 24,981 | 50.7% of population |
| 2008 | 25,646 | 49.6% of population |
| 2012 | 25,633 | 48.3% of population |
| 2016 | 25,971 | 47.0% of population |
| 2020 | 25,426 | 50.7% of population |
| 2024 | 25,577 | 50.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lyon shifted 20.0 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
Lyon 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 Lyon voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lyon 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 Lyon?
Lyon's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 1.6 points (205 votes) out of 12,708 total votes cast.
Has Lyon ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Lyon has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lyon?
The widest margin on record for Lyon was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 32.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Lyon relative to its population?
In 2024, 12,990 votes were recorded in Lyon against a total population of 25,577 (50.8% 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 Lyon a presidential bellwether county?
Lyon 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%).