Presidential Election 2016 Vs. 2020: How Dakota County Voted

Eagan MN

09 November, 2020

10:51 AM

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DAKOTA COUNTY, MN — Dakota County shifted more "blue" from 2016 to 2020, according to the initial election results, even when accounting for the surge in voter turnout. Joe Biden received more than 34,000 votes in 2020 than Hillary Clinton did in 2016. Trump received only 9,450 more votes in 2020 compared to his performance in 2016. The U.S. House race in Dakota County also saw a similar shift. Here's a comparison of the 2016 and 2020 presidential races: 20162020Hillary Clinton110,483 (D)Joe Biden (D)145,206Donald Trump99,583 (R)Donald Trump (R)109,033 Here's the breakdown of the 2016 and 2020 U.S. House races: 20162020Angie Craig (D)97,402Angie Craig (D)130,762Jason Lewis (R)100,780Tyler Kistner (R)109,243 Minnesotans turned out in record numbers this election cycle, and may have again notched the highest voter turnout in the country. Don't miss the latest news updates in Minnesota. Sign up for free Patch news alerts and newsletters for what you need to know daily. More election reads: Rep. Ilhan Omar Underperformed Joe Biden In Her Own DistrictNew MN Congresswoman Promotes Baseless Ballot Conspiracy TheoryHow Minnesota's Wealthiest Town Voted In The 2020 Election