Presidential Election 2016 Vs. 2020: How Washington County Voted

Stillwater MN

09 November, 2020

2:09 PM

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WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN — Washington 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 22,000 votes in 2020 than Hillary Clinton did in 2016. Trump received only 9,321 more votes in 2020 compared to his performance in 2016. Here's a comparison of the 2016 and 2020 presidential races: 20162020Hillary Clinton67,086 (D)Joe Biden (D)89,136Donald Trump64,428 (R)Donald Trump (R)73,749 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