Marshall, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Marshall, Minnesota has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 56.8 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 | 2,912 | 56.0% | 19.3 pts (1,002 votes) | 5,199 | — | 23.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,187 | 57.3% | 15.8 pts (879 votes) | 5,562 | +4.8 pts | 19.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,311 | 48.8% | 0.5 pts (26 votes) | 4,739 | +16.6 pts | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,569 | 54.7% | 12.2 pts (571 votes) | 4,698 | -13.1 pts | 20.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,208 | 66.6% | 41.2 pts (1,983 votes) | 4,817 | -32.2 pts | 46.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,721 | 72.8% | 47.4 pts (2,426 votes) | 5,113 | -3.6 pts | 55.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,774 | 75.0% | 51.6 pts (2,597 votes) | 5,031 | -4.1 pts | 56.8 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 | 10,119 | 51.4% of population |
| 2004 | 9,938 | 56.0% of population |
| 2008 | 9,551 | 49.6% of population |
| 2012 | 9,471 | 49.6% of population |
| 2016 | 9,369 | 51.4% of population |
| 2020 | 9,043 | 56.5% of population |
| 2024 | 8,771 | 57.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Marshall shifted 31.7 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
Marshall has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Marshall voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Marshall has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Marshall?
Marshall's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 0.6 points (26 votes) out of 4,739 total votes cast.
Has Marshall ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Marshall changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Marshall?
The widest margin on record for Marshall was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 52.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Marshall relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,031 votes were recorded in Marshall against a total population of 8,771 (57.4% 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 Marshall a presidential bellwether county?
Marshall has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).