Merton, Minnesota — Voting History
Presidential Voting History
Below you'll find the most recent presidential election results for Steele County, Minnesota, broken down by party. Any votes not recorded for a the Democratic or Republican candidate are lumped together as "Other".
Steele County - 2000
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 8,223 | 51.25% |
| Al Gore (Democrat) | 6,900 | 43% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 923 | 5.75% |
| Total Votes | 16,046 | 100% |
Steele County - 2004
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 10,389 | 55.57% |
| John Kerry (Democrat) | 7,994 | 42.76% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 312 | 1.67% |
| Total Votes | 18,695 | 100% |
Steele County - 2008
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 9,016 | 46.06% |
| John McCain (Republican) | 10,068 | 51.43% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 492 | 2.51% |
| Total Votes | 19,576 | 100% |
Steele County - 2012
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 8,706 | 45.74% |
| Mitt Romney (Republican) | 9,903 | 52.03% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 425 | 2.23% |
| Total Votes | 19,034 | 100% |
Steele County - 2016
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump (Republican) | 11,198 | 58.81% |
| Hillary Clinton (Democrat) | 6,239 | 32.77% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 1,603 | 8.42% |
| Total Votes | 19,040 | 100% |