Blue Earth County, MN
MN · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Blue Earth County, MN (Minnesota) voted R+1.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 18,001 votes (49.4%) to 17,558 (48.18%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Blue Earth County is classified as a competitive Republican county. Blue Earth County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024. The county has a population of approximately 69,871.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
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 | 48.2%(17,558) | 49.4%(18,001) | R+1.2 | R+5.7 |
| 2020 | 50.8%(18,330) | 46.4%(16,731) | D+4.4 | D+8.1 |
| 2016 | 43.0%(14,428) | 46.6%(15,667) | R+3.7 | R+13.2 |
| 2012 | 53.0%(18,164) | 43.5%(14,916) | D+9.5 | R+3.5 |
| 2008 | 55.1%(19,325) | 42.1%(14,782) | D+13.0 | D+9.5 |
| 2004 | 50.9%(16,865) | 47.5%(15,737) | D+3.4 | D+5.6 |
| 2000 | 45.0%(12,329) | 47.2%(12,942) | R+2.2 | R+15.5 |
| 1996 | 49.2%(12,420) | 36.0%(9,082) | D+13.2 | D+3.5 |
| 1992 | 41.4%(11,531) | 31.6%(8,813) | D+9.8 | D+8.1 |
| 1988 | 50.4%(12,375) | 48.7%(11,959) | D+1.7 | D+10.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Blue Earth County, MN • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.6%(19,135) | 42.5%(15,185) | D+11.1 | D+6.9 |
| 2020 | 46.8%(16,527) | 42.6%(15,040) | D+4.2 | R+31.1 |
| 2018 | 111.6%(31,390) | 76.2%(21,445) | D+35.3 | D+22.1 |
| 2014 | 54.0%(10,866) | 40.7%(8,194) | D+13.3 | R+23.3 |
| 2012 | 65.3%(21,289) | 28.6%(9,338) | D+36.6 | D+34.3 |
| 2008 | 41.7%(14,483) | 39.4%(13,660) | D+2.4 | R+19.4 |
| 2006 | 58.7%(14,955) | 36.9%(9,411) | D+21.8 | D+22.5 |
| 2002 | 47.3%(11,435) | 48.0%(11,615) | R+0.7 | R+2.8 |
| 2000 | 46.6%(12,657) | 44.6%(12,110) | D+2.0 | R+6.5 |
| 1996 | 51.1%(12,843) | 42.5%(10,694) | D+8.5 | D+20.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 44.9%(11,904) | R+44.9 | R+64.5 |
| 2018 | 58.0%(16,317) | 38.4%(10,806) | D+19.6 | D+11.6 |
| 2014 | 50.4%(10,107) | 42.4%(8,500) | D+8.0 | D+5.8 |
| 2010 | 43.3%(9,706) | 41.1%(9,216) | D+2.2 | R+1.4 |
| 2006 | 47.7%(12,137) | 44.1%(11,231) | D+3.6 | D+14.4 |
| 2002 | 26.4%(6,333) | 37.2%(8,925) | R+10.8 | D+20.1 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 30.9%(7,031) | R+30.9 | R+14.0 |
| 1994 | 37.7%(7,383) | 54.6%(10,688) | R+16.9 | R+5.4 |
| 1990 | 42.2%(8,949) | 53.7%(11,372) | R+11.4 | R+16.9 |
| 1986 | 52.3%(9,231) | 46.9%(8,275) | D+5.4 | D+2.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab