Benton County, MN
MN · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Benton County, MN (Minnesota) voted R+35.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 15,260 votes (66.86%) to 7,084 (31.04%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Benton County is classified as a deep Republican county. Benton County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 41,593.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.0%(7,084) | 66.9%(15,260) | R+35.8 | R+3.9 |
| 2020 | 32.7%(7,280) | 64.6%(14,382) | R+31.9 | D+4.1 |
| 2016 | 28.1%(5,640) | 64.2%(12,872) | R+36.1 | R+22.4 |
| 2012 | 41.7%(8,173) | 55.3%(10,849) | R+13.6 | R+3.9 |
| 2008 | 43.7%(8,454) | 53.5%(10,338) | R+9.7 | D+1.0 |
| 2004 | 43.8%(8,059) | 54.6%(10,043) | R+10.8 | D+0.3 |
| 2000 | 40.3%(6,009) | 51.4%(7,663) | R+11.1 | R+19.9 |
| 1996 | 45.4%(6,006) | 36.5%(4,835) | D+8.8 | D+8.1 |
| 1992 | 35.9%(5,156) | 35.2%(5,053) | D+0.7 | D+2.4 |
| 1988 | 48.7%(5,861) | 50.3%(6,060) | R+1.7 | D+14.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Benton County, MN • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.8%(8,435) | 58.5%(13,048) | R+20.7 | D+7.2 |
| 2020 | 31.4%(6,835) | 59.3%(12,915) | R+27.9 | R+1.3 |
| 2018 | 81.6%(13,130) | 108.2%(17,414) | R+26.6 | R+21.4 |
| 2014 | 44.6%(5,877) | 49.9%(6,565) | R+5.2 | R+33.2 |
| 2012 | 61.3%(11,542) | 33.3%(6,267) | D+28.0 | D+38.4 |
| 2008 | 33.8%(6,485) | 44.1%(8,473) | R+10.3 | R+17.3 |
| 2006 | 51.3%(7,295) | 44.4%(6,314) | D+6.9 | D+17.1 |
| 2002 | 42.9%(5,807) | 53.1%(7,193) | R+10.2 | R+5.1 |
| 2000 | 43.1%(6,396) | 48.2%(7,157) | R+5.1 | R+2.3 |
| 1996 | 43.2%(5,707) | 46.1%(6,082) | R+2.8 | D+19.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 64.0%(10,495) | R+64.0 | R+43.0 |
| 2018 | 37.5%(6,020) | 58.6%(9,405) | R+21.1 | R+7.9 |
| 2014 | 40.1%(5,246) | 53.4%(6,976) | R+13.2 | D+2.4 |
| 2010 | 35.3%(4,844) | 50.9%(6,989) | R+15.6 | R+1.0 |
| 2006 | 39.5%(5,625) | 54.1%(7,712) | R+14.7 | D+1.7 |
| 2002 | 32.3%(4,336) | 48.6%(6,524) | R+16.3 | D+16.9 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 33.2%(4,388) | R+33.2 | R+8.1 |
| 1994 | 34.8%(3,589) | 59.9%(6,176) | R+25.1 | R+31.4 |
| 1990 | 50.3%(5,517) | 44.0%(4,826) | D+6.3 | D+3.3 |
| 1986 | 50.8%(4,702) | 47.7%(4,420) | D+3.0 | R+18.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab