Scott, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Scott, Minnesota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 13.0 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 | 23,954 | 54.7% | 14.7 pts (6,451 votes) | 43,793 | — | 18.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 36,055 | 59.5% | 19.9 pts (12,097 votes) | 60,639 | -4.6 pts | 23.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 36,724 | 54.7% | 11.2 pts (7,516 votes) | 67,132 | +8.8 pts | 21.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 40,323 | 56.3% | 14.8 pts (10,611 votes) | 71,647 | -3.8 pts | 23.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 39,948 | 53.2% | 15.3 pts (11,446 votes) | 75,029 | -1.6 pts | 18.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 45,872 | 52.1% | 6.6 pts (5,832 votes) | 87,965 | +9.9 pts | 14.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 47,837 | 53.1% | 8.5 pts (7,623 votes) | 90,141 | -1.9 pts | 13.0 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 | 91,031 | 48.1% of population |
| 2004 | 112,605 | 53.9% of population |
| 2008 | 126,613 | 53.0% of population |
| 2012 | 135,114 | 53.0% of population |
| 2016 | 143,309 | 52.4% of population |
| 2020 | 151,356 | 58.1% of population |
| 2024 | 157,206 | 57.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Scott shifted 6.9 points toward the Democratic 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
Scott 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 Scott voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Scott 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 Scott?
Scott's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 6.8 points (5,832 votes) out of 87,965 total votes cast.
Has Scott ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Scott has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Scott?
The widest margin on record for Scott was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 20.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Scott relative to its population?
In 2024, 90,141 votes were recorded in Scott against a total population of 157,206 (57.3% 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 Scott a presidential bellwether county?
Scott 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%).