Watonwan County, MN
MN · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Watonwan County, MN (Minnesota) voted R+27.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,087 votes (62.58%) to 1,723 (34.93%) for Harris.
This represents a R+6.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Watonwan County is classified as a solid Republican county. Watonwan County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 11,205.
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 | 34.9%(1,723) | 62.6%(3,087) | R+27.7 | R+6.2 |
| 2020 | 38.2%(1,987) | 59.7%(3,103) | R+21.5 | R+2.4 |
| 2016 | 36.3%(1,814) | 55.4%(2,768) | R+19.1 | R+18.6 |
| 2012 | 48.5%(2,494) | 48.9%(2,517) | R+0.4 | R+1.1 |
| 2008 | 48.7%(2,562) | 48.0%(2,526) | D+0.7 | D+8.9 |
| 2004 | 45.0%(2,514) | 53.2%(2,970) | R+8.2 | R+2.2 |
| 2000 | 44.0%(2,258) | 49.9%(2,562) | R+5.9 | R+16.1 |
| 1996 | 47.9%(2,534) | 37.7%(1,997) | D+10.1 | D+6.0 |
| 1992 | 37.6%(2,100) | 33.5%(1,871) | D+4.1 | D+9.2 |
| 1988 | 47.0%(2,544) | 52.1%(2,821) | R+5.1 | D+13.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Watonwan County, MN • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.0%(2,174) | 51.5%(2,488) | R+6.5 | D+9.1 |
| 2020 | 38.5%(1,960) | 54.0%(2,752) | R+15.5 | R+18.0 |
| 2018 | 97.6%(4,027) | 95.1%(3,924) | D+2.5 | R+7.8 |
| 2014 | 52.4%(1,943) | 42.2%(1,563) | D+10.3 | R+29.5 |
| 2012 | 67.6%(3,373) | 27.8%(1,388) | D+39.8 | D+41.4 |
| 2008 | 38.5%(2,019) | 40.2%(2,104) | R+1.6 | R+15.1 |
| 2006 | 54.6%(2,495) | 41.1%(1,878) | D+13.5 | D+13.8 |
| 2002 | 47.0%(2,346) | 47.3%(2,362) | R+0.3 | D+0.0 |
| 2000 | 46.5%(2,372) | 46.9%(2,390) | R+0.4 | R+2.1 |
| 1996 | 47.6%(2,509) | 45.8%(2,416) | D+1.8 | D+21.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 60.1%(2,325) | R+60.1 | R+59.8 |
| 2018 | 48.5%(2,005) | 48.9%(2,018) | R+0.3 | R+2.4 |
| 2014 | 47.8%(1,764) | 45.7%(1,687) | D+2.1 | D+8.3 |
| 2010 | 38.8%(1,632) | 45.0%(1,894) | R+6.2 | R+2.5 |
| 2006 | 44.3%(2,026) | 48.0%(2,197) | R+3.7 | D+7.4 |
| 2002 | 29.1%(1,436) | 40.2%(1,985) | R+11.1 | D+22.3 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 33.4%(1,711) | R+33.4 | R+13.1 |
| 1994 | 36.5%(1,666) | 56.8%(2,592) | R+20.3 | R+7.3 |
| 1990 | 42.1%(2,075) | 55.1%(2,718) | R+13.0 | R+7.5 |
| 1986 | 47.0%(2,282) | 52.6%(2,551) | R+5.5 | R+9.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab