Mower, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Mower, 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 15.0 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 10,693 | 57.9% | 20.7 pts (3,820 votes) | 18,480 | — | 19.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 12,334 | 61.0% | 23.5 pts (4,743 votes) | 20,222 | +2.1 pts | 20.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,605 | 60.5% | 23.6 pts (4,530 votes) | 19,187 | +0.4 pts | 13.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,129 | 60.0% | 22.6 pts (4,191 votes) | 18,539 | -1.1 pts | 15.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,823 | 49.8% | 7.8 pts (1,386 votes) | 17,715 | -31.7 pts | 10.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,025 | 51.8% | 5.8 pts (1,126 votes) | 19,345 | +2.6 pts | 13.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,297 | 54.3% | 10.5 pts (1,985 votes) | 18,969 | -4.7 pts | 15.0 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 | 38,669 | 47.8% of population |
| 2004 | 38,900 | 52.0% of population |
| 2008 | 38,695 | 49.6% of population |
| 2012 | 39,400 | 47.1% of population |
| 2016 | 39,567 | 44.8% of population |
| 2020 | 40,062 | 48.3% of population |
| 2024 | 40,900 | 46.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Mower shifted 32.4 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
Mower 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 Mower voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Mower 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 Mower?
Mower's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 6.0 points (1,126 votes) out of 19,345 total votes cast.
Has Mower ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Mower 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 Mower?
The widest margin on record for Mower was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 24.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Mower relative to its population?
In 2024, 18,969 votes were recorded in Mower against a total population of 40,900 (46.4% 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 Mower a presidential bellwether county?
Mower 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%).