Renville, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Renville, Minnesota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 46.5 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 | 4,036 | 49.7% | 6.2 pts (503 votes) | 8,122 | — | 9.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,430 | 53.1% | 7.7 pts (643 votes) | 8,349 | -1.2 pts | 11.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,956 | 48.6% | 0.6 pts (52 votes) | 8,135 | +7.2 pts | 11.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,149 | 53.8% | 9.8 pts (755 votes) | 7,710 | -9.3 pts | 17.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,890 | 64.3% | 36.5 pts (2,773 votes) | 7,606 | -29.6 pts | 41.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,467 | 67.3% | 36.6 pts (2,971 votes) | 8,128 | +2.3 pts | 44.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,610 | 69.6% | 41.3 pts (3,330 votes) | 8,058 | -4.9 pts | 46.5 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 | 17,125 | 47.4% of population |
| 2004 | 16,609 | 50.3% of population |
| 2008 | 15,911 | 51.1% of population |
| 2012 | 15,283 | 50.4% of population |
| 2016 | 14,613 | 52.0% of population |
| 2020 | 14,686 | 55.3% of population |
| 2024 | 14,453 | 55.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Renville shifted 35.6 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
Renville 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 Renville voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Renville 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 Renville?
Renville's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 0.7 points (52 votes) out of 8,135 total votes cast.
Has Renville ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Renville has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Renville?
The widest margin on record for Renville was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 42.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Renville relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,058 votes were recorded in Renville against a total population of 14,453 (55.8% 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 Renville a presidential bellwether county?
Renville 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%).