HarrisDemocratic45.5%636TrumpRepublican51.8%724OtherAll other candidates2.7%38
R+6.3- Lead
- 88
- Total
- 1,398
- vs nation
- R+4.8
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic48.1%598TrumpRepublican48.9%607OtherAll other candidates3.0%37
R+0.7- Lead
- 9
- Total
- 1,242
- vs nation
- R+5.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic38.1%368TrumpRepublican52.5%508OtherAll other candidates9.4%91
R+14.5- Lead
- 140
- Total
- 967
- vs nation
- R+16.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic52.2%509RomneyRepublican45.5%444OtherAll other candidates2.4%23
D+6.7- Lead
- 65
- Total
- 976
- vs nation
- D+2.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic51.0%492McCainRepublican45.3%437OtherAll other candidates3.7%36
D+5.7- Lead
- 55
- Total
- 965
- vs nation
- R+1.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic50.3%453BushRepublican48.7%438OtherAll other candidates1.0%9
D+1.7- Lead
- 15
- Total
- 900
- vs nation
- D+4.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+6.3MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,7702024 5-year
- Median household income
- $75,3472024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 69.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 15.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 4.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+6.7 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+14.5 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | −14.5% |
| 2020 | −0.7% |
| 2024 | −6.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 45.5%Harris636 | 51.8%Trump724 | 2.7% | R+6.3 | R+5.6 | R+4.8 | 1,398 | |
| R | 48.1%Biden598 | 48.9%Trump607 | 3.0% | R+0.7 | D+13.8 | R+5.2 | 1,242 | |
| R | 38.1%Clinton368 | 52.5%Trump508 | 9.4% | R+14.5 | R+21.1 | R+16.6 | 967 | |
| D | 52.2%Obama509 | 45.5%Romney444 | 2.4% | D+6.7 | D+1.0 | D+2.8 | 976 | |
| D | 51.0%Obama492 | 45.3%McCain437 | 3.7% | D+5.7 | — | R+1.6 | 965 | |
| D | 50.3%Kerry453 | 48.7%Bush438 | 1.0% | D+1.7 | — | D+4.1 | 900 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 46.3%596 | 53.7%691 | 1,287 |
| 2020 | R | 46.1%535 | 53.9%625 | 1,160 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 49.5%512 | 50.5%523 | 1,035 |
Lexington sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 6.7 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 14.5 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.3 points.
A population of 2,770, a 70% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,347 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lexington, Minnesota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lexington, Minnesota voted Republican by 6.3 points (R+6.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,398 votes cast, 636 went Democratic and 724 went Republican.
When did Lexington, Minnesota last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lexington, Minnesota voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Lexington, Minnesota?
Lexington, Minnesota has a population of 2,770 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lexington, Minnesota?
Median household income in Lexington, Minnesota is $75,347 — below the national median of $80,734. The Minnesota state median is $89,062.
What is the political history of Lexington, Minnesota?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lexington, Minnesota from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 3 went Republican.