Wright, Minnesota — Presidential Election Results
Wright, Minnesota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.2 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 | 23,861 | 55.0% | 16.4 pts (7,099 votes) | 43,366 | — | 20.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 36,176 | 60.8% | 22.8 pts (13,558 votes) | 59,534 | -5.6 pts | 26.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 37,779 | 57.6% | 17.4 pts (11,436 votes) | 65,578 | +5.2 pts | 28.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 40,466 | 59.7% | 21.7 pts (14,725 votes) | 67,816 | -4.4 pts | 30.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 43,274 | 62.2% | 33.0 pts (22,940 votes) | 69,618 | -13.8 pts | 37.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 51,973 | 63.1% | 28.6 pts (23,543 votes) | 82,426 | +6.8 pts | 36.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 57,211 | 63.5% | 29.2 pts (26,328 votes) | 90,041 | -0.6 pts | 34.2 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 | 90,786 | 47.8% of population |
| 2004 | 106,998 | 55.6% of population |
| 2008 | 121,553 | 54.0% of population |
| 2012 | 127,249 | 53.3% of population |
| 2016 | 132,324 | 52.6% of population |
| 2020 | 141,875 | 58.1% of population |
| 2024 | 154,593 | 58.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wright shifted 12.4 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
Wright 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 Wright voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wright 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 Wright?
Wright's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 17.5 points (7,099 votes) out of 43,366 total votes cast.
Has Wright ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wright has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wright?
The widest margin on record for Wright was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 36.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Wright relative to its population?
In 2024, 90,041 votes were recorded in Wright against a total population of 154,593 (58.2% 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 Wright a presidential bellwether county?
Wright 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%).