Presidential Election 2016 Vs. 2020: How Hennepin County Voted

Minneapolis MN

09 November, 2020

4:54 PM

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HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN — Hennepin County shifted even 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 100,000 votes in 2020 than Hillary Clinton did in 2016. Trump received only 14,107 more votes in 2020 compare to his performance in 2016. Here's a comparison of the 2016 and 2020 presidential races: 20162020Hillary Clinton429,288 (D)Joe Biden (D)532,373Donald Trump191,770 (R)Donald Trump (R)205,877 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: Minnesota's 2020 Election Results Maps ReleasedRep. 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