Cottonwood County, MN
MN · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Cottonwood County, MN (Minnesota) voted R+41.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,157 votes (69.43%) to 1,705 (28.48%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Cottonwood County is classified as a deep Republican county. Cottonwood County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 11,458.
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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 | 28.5%(1,705) | 69.4%(4,157) | R+41.0 | R+2.8 |
| 2020 | 30.0%(1,834) | 68.2%(4,165) | R+38.2 | R+3.2 |
| 2016 | 29.3%(1,678) | 64.3%(3,679) | R+35.0 | R+19.9 |
| 2012 | 41.5%(2,433) | 56.6%(3,316) | R+15.1 | R+8.5 |
| 2008 | 45.7%(2,759) | 52.3%(3,157) | R+6.6 | D+6.5 |
| 2004 | 42.8%(2,726) | 55.9%(3,557) | R+13.0 | D+1.0 |
| 2000 | 40.5%(2,503) | 54.5%(3,369) | R+14.0 | R+15.7 |
| 1996 | 44.4%(2,737) | 42.7%(2,633) | D+1.7 | D+3.2 |
| 1992 | 35.8%(2,382) | 37.3%(2,481) | R+1.5 | D+3.0 |
| 1988 | 47.3%(3,095) | 51.8%(3,390) | R+4.5 | D+11.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Cottonwood County, MN • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.7%(2,405) | 56.3%(3,328) | R+15.6 | D+17.8 |
| 2020 | 29.9%(1,794) | 63.4%(3,796) | R+33.4 | R+12.2 |
| 2018 | 85.2%(4,300) | 106.4%(5,370) | R+21.2 | R+19.0 |
| 2014 | 46.0%(1,982) | 48.3%(2,077) | R+2.2 | R+27.9 |
| 2012 | 60.2%(3,457) | 34.6%(1,985) | D+25.6 | D+36.3 |
| 2008 | 35.4%(2,131) | 46.0%(2,770) | R+10.6 | R+17.5 |
| 2006 | 51.7%(2,771) | 44.8%(2,402) | D+6.9 | D+10.0 |
| 2002 | 47.1%(2,606) | 50.2%(2,779) | R+3.1 | D+0.8 |
| 2000 | 45.5%(2,807) | 49.4%(3,049) | R+3.9 | R+1.0 |
| 1996 | 46.3%(2,848) | 49.3%(3,030) | R+3.0 | D+20.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 66.8%(3,087) | R+66.8 | R+50.9 |
| 2018 | 40.7%(2,045) | 56.6%(2,843) | R+15.9 | R+6.5 |
| 2014 | 42.5%(1,823) | 51.9%(2,225) | R+9.4 | D+3.7 |
| 2010 | 36.0%(1,655) | 49.0%(2,257) | R+13.1 | R+6.0 |
| 2006 | 43.3%(2,320) | 50.4%(2,700) | R+7.1 | D+7.8 |
| 2002 | 32.6%(1,813) | 47.5%(2,638) | R+14.9 | D+24.7 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 39.6%(2,424) | R+39.6 | R+19.7 |
| 1994 | 34.9%(1,847) | 54.8%(2,899) | R+19.9 | R+7.6 |
| 1990 | 42.2%(2,352) | 54.4%(3,037) | R+12.3 | D+1.0 |
| 1986 | 43.1%(2,480) | 56.4%(3,242) | R+13.3 | R+11.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab