Winona, Minnesota
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +16.1% |
| 2008 | +29.4% |
| 2012 | +23.9% |
| 2016 | +14.0% |
| 2020 | +22.6% |
| 2024 | +16.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.8%Harris7,802 | 40.9%Trump5,611 | 2.3% | D+16.0 | R+6.6 | D+17.4 | 13,730 | |
| D | 60.0%Biden8,039 | 37.4%Trump5,014 | 2.6% | D+22.6 | D+8.5 | D+18.1 | 13,406 | |
| D | 51.6%Clinton7,093 | 37.6%Trump5,164 | 10.8% | D+14.0 | R+9.9 | D+11.9 | 13,742 | |
| D | 60.5%Obama9,014 | 36.6%Romney5,451 | 2.8% | D+23.9 | R+5.5 | D+20.1 | 14,887 | |
| D | 63.6%Obama9,752 | 34.1%McCain5,236 | 2.3% | D+29.4 | D+13.4 | D+22.2 | 15,335 | |
| D | 57.0%Kerry8,486 | 41.0%Bush6,092 | 2.0% | D+16.1 | — | D+18.6 | 14,875 |
Winona sits on a narrow plain between the Mississippi River and limestone bluffs, and its two universities push the share of residents under 25 well above state norms, a demographic factor that consistently tilts turnout patterns in municipal and legislative races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 29.4 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.0 points.
A population of 26,009, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,337 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of La Crosse and Stevens Point.
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Winona, Minnesota. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2771032/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.