Mille Lacs, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Mille Lacs, Minnesota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 45.8 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 | 5,223 | 50.9% | 8.3 pts (847 votes) | 10,253 | — | 11.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,194 | 55.1% | 11.6 pts (1,517 votes) | 13,065 | -3.0 pts | 15.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,049 | 52.0% | 7.2 pts (977 votes) | 13,544 | +4.3 pts | 17.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,951 | 53.1% | 8.6 pts (1,122 votes) | 13,091 | -1.3 pts | 16.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,340 | 64.1% | 35.6 pts (4,630 votes) | 13,017 | -29.6 pts | 40.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,952 | 67.8% | 37.8 pts (5,548 votes) | 14,689 | -0.2 pts | 45.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,570 | 69.6% | 40.8 pts (6,196 votes) | 15,190 | -2.8 pts | 45.8 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 | 22,422 | 45.7% of population |
| 2004 | 24,716 | 52.9% of population |
| 2008 | 26,171 | 51.8% of population |
| 2012 | 25,635 | 51.1% of population |
| 2016 | 25,594 | 50.9% of population |
| 2020 | 26,456 | 55.5% of population |
| 2024 | 27,577 | 55.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Mille Lacs shifted 32.6 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
Mille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Mille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs?
Mille Lacs's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 7.4 points (977 votes) out of 13,544 total votes cast.
Has Mille Lacs ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Mille Lacs has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Mille Lacs?
The widest margin on record for Mille Lacs was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 41.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Mille Lacs relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,190 votes were recorded in Mille Lacs against a total population of 27,577 (55.1% 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 Mille Lacs a presidential bellwether county?
Mille Lacs 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%).