McLeod County, Minnesota
AkashicMcLeod County, MNTrumpR+37.8
2024 precinct map of McLeod CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for McLeod County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 67.9% | 14,394 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 30.1% | 6,374 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 0.8% | 180 |
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29 precincts · 21,199 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.1%Harris6,374 | 67.9%Trump14,394 | 0.8%Kennedy180 | 21,199 | ||
| R | 30.6%Biden6,413 | 66.8%Trump13,986 | 1.4%Jorgensen292 | 20,933 | ||
| R | 26.5%Clinton4,978 | 64.6%Trump12,155 | 4.6%Johnson857 | 18,807 | ||
| R | 37.6%Obama6,968 | 59.7%Romney11,069 | 1.3%GRAY235 | 18,553 | ||
| R | 39.4%Obama7,505 | 57.8%McCain10,993 | 2.8%Nader531 | 19,029 | ||
| R | 36.5%Kerry6,712 | 62.0%Bush11,407 | 1.6%Nader293 | 18,412 | ||
| R | 36.4%Gore5,609 | 57.0%Bush8,782 | 4.4%Nader681 | 15,394 | ||
| D | 42.9%Clinton6,027 | 38.9%Dole5,474 | 17.1%Perot2,402 | 14,063 | ||
| R | 32.1%Clinton4,919 | 35.3%Bush5,422 | 32.1%Perot4,933 | 15,347 | ||
| R | 41.4%Dukakis5,736 | 57.5%Bush7,967 | 1.1%McCarthy159 | 13,862 | ||
| R | 35.4%Mondale4,864 | 63.6%Reagan8,728 | 1.0%Larouche135 | 13,727 | ||
| R | 35.5%Carter4,987 | 55.7%Reagan7,819 | 8.8%Anderson1,229 | 14,035 | ||
| R | 47.2%Carter6,249 | 49.2%Ford6,519 | 3.6%McCarthy470 | 13,238 | ||
| R | 35.6%McGovern4,538 | 61.4%Nixon7,820 | 2.9%Schmitz375 | 12,733 | ||
| R | 40.3%Humphrey4,861 | 54.9%Nixon6,619 | 4.8%Wallace584 | 12,064 | ||
| D | 50.9%Johnson5,755 | 49.0%Goldwater5,545 | 0.1%Hass16 | 11,316 | ||
| R | 37.1%Kennedy4,276 | 62.7%Nixon7,214 | 0.2%Byrd21 | 11,511 | ||
| R | 31.2%Stevenson3,068 | 68.6%Eisenhower6,743 | 0.2%Andrews17 | 9,828 | ||
| R | 27.7%Stevenson2,781 | 72.1%Eisenhower7,246 | 0.2%Hallinan21 | 10,048 | ||
| R | 45.7%Truman3,987 | 53.0%Dewey4,623 | 1.2%Thurmond106 | 8,716 | ||
| R | 30.6%Roosevelt2,557 | 68.8%Dewey5,756 | 0.6%Thomas48 | 8,361 | ||
| R | 30.6%Roosevelt2,884 | 68.7%Willkie6,474 | 0.7%Thomas62 | 9,420 | ||
| D | 55.2%Roosevelt4,449 | 36.5%Landon2,941 | 8.3%Lemke668 | 8,058 | ||
| D | 68.2%Roosevelt5,187 | 30.1%Hoover2,293 | 1.7%Thomas128 | 7,608 | ||
| R | 44.4%Smith3,445 | 54.8%Hoover4,252 | 0.8%Thomas60 | 7,757 | ||
| O | 8.9%Davis563 | 44.9%Coolidge2,841 | 46.2%La Follette2,925 | 6,329 | ||
| R | 16.3%Cox1,139 | 77.6%Harding5,430 | 6.1%Debs427 | 6,996 | ||
| R | 40.7%Wilson1,305 | 55.2%Hughes1,772 | 4.1%Benson132 | 3,209 | ||
| D | 42.6%Wilson1,225 | 22.8%Taft655 | 34.6%Roosevelt996 | 2,876 | ||
| R | 47.1%Bryan1,506 | 49.4%Taft1,579 | 3.5%Debs112 | 3,197 | ||
| R | 33.3%Parker793 | 62.1%Roosevelt1,478 | 4.6%Debs109 | 2,380 | ||
| R | 45.5%Bryan1,540 | 50.0%McKinley1,691 | 4.4%Woolley150 | 3,381 | ||
| D | 49.5%Bryan1,653 | 47.7%McKinley1,595 | 2.8%Palmer94 | 3,342 | ||
| D | 54.5%Cleveland1,523 | 32.3%Harrison902 | 13.2%Weaver369 | 2,794 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +22.2% |
| 1896 | +1.7% |
| 1900 | −4.5% |
| 1904 | −28.8% |
| 1908 | −2.3% |
| 1912 | +19.8% |
| 1916 | −14.6% |
| 1920 | −61.3% |
| 1924 | −36.0% |
| 1928 | −10.4% |
| 1932 | +38.0% |
| 1936 | +18.7% |
| 1940 | −38.1% |
| 1944 | −38.3% |
| 1948 | −7.3% |
| 1952 | −44.4% |
| 1956 | −37.4% |
| 1960 | −25.5% |
| 1964 | +1.9% |
| 1968 | −14.6% |
| 1972 | −25.8% |
| 1976 | −2.0% |
| 1980 | −20.2% |
| 1984 | −28.1% |
| 1988 | −16.1% |
| 1992 | −3.3% |
| 1996 | +3.9% |
| 2000 | −20.6% |
| 2004 | −25.5% |
| 2008 | −18.3% |
| 2012 | −22.1% |
| 2016 | −38.2% |
| 2020 | −36.2% |
| 2024 | −37.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 22,232 |
| 2018 | 21,585 |
| 2020 | 23,505 |
| 2022 | 23,595 |
| 2024 | 25,109 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
McLeod County, anchored by Hutchinson, has shifted steadily rightward over the past two decades; its 2024 presidential margin of R+37.8 reflects a pattern of lopsided results common to agriculturally dominant, small-city counties in the region.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.0 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 61.3 points in 1920. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 37.8 points.
A population of 36,798, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,084 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Schoharie County and Hardy County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did McLeod County, Minnesota vote in 2024?
In 2024, McLeod County, Minnesota voted Republican by 37.8 points (R+37.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 21,199 votes cast, 6,374 went Democratic and 14,394 went Republican.
When did McLeod County, Minnesota last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which McLeod County, Minnesota voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in McLeod County, Minnesota?
McLeod County, Minnesota has a population of 36,798 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in McLeod County, Minnesota?
Median household income in McLeod County, Minnesota is $80,084 — below the national median of $80,734. The Minnesota state median is $89,062.
What is the political history of McLeod County, Minnesota?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in McLeod County, Minnesota from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 26 went Republican.