Winona, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Winona, Minnesota has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 9.3 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 | 11,069 | 46.3% | 1.2 pts (296 votes) | 23,918 | — | 1.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 14,231 | 51.9% | 5.6 pts (1,545 votes) | 27,406 | +4.4 pts | 2.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 16,308 | 58.4% | 19.1 pts (5,333 votes) | 27,935 | +13.8 pts | 9.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 14,980 | 55.0% | 12.9 pts (3,500 votes) | 27,232 | -6.3 pts | 5.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,122 | 46.5% | 2.9 pts (756 votes) | 26,074 | -16.4 pts | 4.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 13,333 | 49.1% | 0.4 pts (106 votes) | 27,173 | +3.6 pts | 6.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,288 | 51.4% | 4.9 pts (1,359 votes) | 27,797 | -5.4 pts | 9.3 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 | 50,081 | 47.8% of population |
| 2004 | 50,257 | 54.5% of population |
| 2008 | 51,457 | 54.3% of population |
| 2012 | 51,343 | 53.0% of population |
| 2016 | 50,861 | 51.3% of population |
| 2020 | 49,672 | 54.7% of population |
| 2024 | 49,973 | 55.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Winona shifted 6.3 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
Winona has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Winona voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Winona has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Winona?
Winona's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 0.4 points (106 votes) out of 27,173 total votes cast.
Has Winona ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Winona changed which party won the county in: 2016, 2020, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Winona?
The widest margin on record for Winona was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 19.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Winona relative to its population?
In 2024, 27,797 votes were recorded in Winona against a total population of 49,973 (55.6% 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 Winona a presidential bellwether county?
Winona has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Minnesota's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).