Polk County, MN
MN · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Polk County, MN (Minnesota) voted R+33.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 10,162 votes (65.91%) to 4,967 (32.21%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Polk County is classified as a deep Republican county. Polk County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 30,705.
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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 | 32.2%(4,967) | 65.9%(10,162) | R+33.7 | R+5.3 |
| 2020 | 34.9%(5,439) | 63.3%(9,865) | R+28.4 | D+0.5 |
| 2016 | 31.9%(4,712) | 60.7%(8,979) | R+28.8 | R+23.1 |
| 2012 | 46.1%(6,773) | 51.8%(7,615) | R+5.7 | R+10.3 |
| 2008 | 51.2%(7,850) | 46.6%(7,148) | D+4.6 | D+17.3 |
| 2004 | 43.0%(6,729) | 55.7%(8,724) | R+12.7 | D+0.3 |
| 2000 | 40.8%(5,764) | 53.8%(7,609) | R+13.0 | R+19.0 |
| 1996 | 46.9%(6,369) | 40.9%(5,563) | D+5.9 | D+5.7 |
| 1992 | 39.2%(5,850) | 39.0%(5,817) | D+0.2 | R+3.1 |
| 1988 | 51.3%(7,523) | 48.0%(7,032) | D+3.3 | D+13.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Polk County, MN • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.6%(6,133) | 56.7%(8,558) | R+16.1 | D+3.4 |
| 2020 | 36.5%(5,577) | 55.9%(8,559) | R+19.5 | R+6.9 |
| 2018 | 90.4%(10,668) | 103.0%(12,151) | R+12.6 | R+15.2 |
| 2014 | 48.7%(4,778) | 46.1%(4,522) | D+2.6 | R+28.6 |
| 2012 | 63.4%(8,975) | 32.2%(4,555) | D+31.2 | D+40.7 |
| 2008 | 39.1%(5,926) | 48.6%(7,353) | R+9.4 | R+25.6 |
| 2006 | 56.4%(6,806) | 40.3%(4,857) | D+16.2 | D+11.8 |
| 2002 | 50.3%(6,407) | 46.0%(5,854) | D+4.3 | D+1.8 |
| 2000 | 49.4%(6,954) | 46.9%(6,602) | D+2.5 | D+6.2 |
| 1996 | 46.5%(6,324) | 50.2%(6,829) | R+3.7 | D+2.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 65.7%(7,180) | R+65.7 | R+47.9 |
| 2018 | 39.4%(4,642) | 57.1%(6,736) | R+17.8 | R+15.0 |
| 2014 | 45.9%(4,476) | 48.6%(4,742) | R+2.7 | R+3.0 |
| 2010 | 44.7%(4,797) | 44.4%(4,763) | D+0.3 | R+0.5 |
| 2006 | 47.9%(5,776) | 47.1%(5,678) | D+0.8 | R+20.0 |
| 2002 | 56.4%(7,153) | 35.7%(4,521) | D+20.8 | D+61.4 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 40.7%(4,462) | R+40.7 | R+19.9 |
| 1994 | 37.8%(4,308) | 58.5%(6,667) | R+20.7 | R+40.5 |
| 1990 | 58.6%(6,617) | 38.9%(4,387) | D+19.8 | D+3.2 |
| 1986 | 58.1%(7,169) | 41.5%(5,125) | D+16.6 | D+4.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab