McLeod, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
McLeod, Minnesota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 43.0 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 | 8,782 | 57.0% | 20.6 pts (3,173 votes) | 15,394 | — | 24.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,407 | 62.0% | 25.5 pts (4,695 votes) | 18,412 | -3.9 pts | 29.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,993 | 57.8% | 18.3 pts (3,488 votes) | 19,029 | +7.1 pts | 29.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,069 | 59.7% | 22.1 pts (4,101 votes) | 18,553 | -3.9 pts | 30.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,155 | 64.6% | 38.2 pts (7,177 votes) | 18,807 | -19.2 pts | 43.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,986 | 66.8% | 36.2 pts (7,573 votes) | 20,933 | +4.8 pts | 44.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,394 | 67.9% | 37.8 pts (8,020 votes) | 21,199 | -1.5 pts | 43.0 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 | 34,854 | 44.2% of population |
| 2004 | 35,923 | 51.3% of population |
| 2008 | 36,917 | 51.5% of population |
| 2012 | 35,933 | 51.6% of population |
| 2016 | 35,749 | 52.6% of population |
| 2020 | 36,751 | 57.0% of population |
| 2024 | 36,780 | 57.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McLeod shifted 16.6 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
McLeod 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 McLeod voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McLeod 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 McLeod?
McLeod's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 18.9 points (3,488 votes) out of 19,029 total votes cast.
Has McLeod ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- McLeod has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McLeod?
The widest margin on record for McLeod was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 41.9 points.
How many votes were cast in McLeod relative to its population?
In 2024, 21,199 votes were recorded in McLeod against a total population of 36,780 (57.6% 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 McLeod a presidential bellwether county?
McLeod 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%).