Swift, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Swift, 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 39.1 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 | 2,698 | 49.6% | 5.9 pts (322 votes) | 5,437 | — | 3.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 3,165 | 55.2% | 11.9 pts (684 votes) | 5,735 | +5.8 pts | 8.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,907 | 55.4% | 13.8 pts (723 votes) | 5,244 | +2.1 pts | 3.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,751 | 53.7% | 9.8 pts (503 votes) | 5,119 | -4.1 pts | 2.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,963 | 59.3% | 25.6 pts (1,277 votes) | 4,994 | -37.5 pts | 29.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,316 | 63.9% | 29.5 pts (1,532 votes) | 5,193 | -2.6 pts | 37.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,340 | 66.1% | 34.1 pts (1,722 votes) | 5,054 | -4.7 pts | 39.1 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 | 11,834 | 45.9% of population |
| 2004 | 10,551 | 54.4% of population |
| 2008 | 9,966 | 52.6% of population |
| 2012 | 9,632 | 53.1% of population |
| 2016 | 9,442 | 52.9% of population |
| 2020 | 9,816 | 52.9% of population |
| 2024 | 9,666 | 52.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Swift shifted 41.1 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
Swift 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 Swift voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Swift 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 Swift?
Swift's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 6.3 points (322 votes) out of 5,437 total votes cast.
Has Swift ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Swift 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 Swift?
The widest margin on record for Swift was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 34.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Swift relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,054 votes were recorded in Swift against a total population of 9,666 (52.3% 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 Swift a presidential bellwether county?
Swift 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%).