Wilkin, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Wilkin, Minnesota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.1 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,032 | 61.5% | 29.8 pts (986 votes) | 3,305 | — | 34.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,303 | 65.3% | 32.2 pts (1,134 votes) | 3,527 | -0.6 pts | 36.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,786 | 52.3% | 6.9 pts (236 votes) | 3,414 | +25.6 pts | 17.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,884 | 58.5% | 19.4 pts (626 votes) | 3,222 | -12.8 pts | 27.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,129 | 64.5% | 37.4 pts (1,236 votes) | 3,302 | -21.0 pts | 42.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,328 | 67.9% | 38.0 pts (1,302 votes) | 3,430 | +2.1 pts | 46.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,290 | 68.3% | 38.9 pts (1,304 votes) | 3,353 | -1.0 pts | 44.1 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 | 7,116 | 46.4% of population |
| 2004 | 6,860 | 51.4% of population |
| 2008 | 6,622 | 51.6% of population |
| 2012 | 6,592 | 48.9% of population |
| 2016 | 6,323 | 52.2% of population |
| 2020 | 6,480 | 52.9% of population |
| 2024 | 6,268 | 53.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wilkin shifted 7.8 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
Wilkin 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 Wilkin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wilkin 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 Wilkin?
Wilkin's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 7.1 points (236 votes) out of 3,414 total votes cast.
Has Wilkin ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wilkin has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wilkin?
The widest margin on record for Wilkin was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 40.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Wilkin relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,353 votes were recorded in Wilkin against a total population of 6,268 (53.5% 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 Wilkin a presidential bellwether county?
Wilkin 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%).