Edina, Minnesota
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | +11.9% |
| 2012 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | +27.4% |
| 2020 | +37.8% |
| 2024 | +38.7% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 68.0%Harris23,623 | 29.3%Trump10,178 | 2.7% | D+38.7 | D+0.9 | D+40.2 | 34,754 | |
| D | 67.9%Biden24,351 | 30.1%Trump10,800 | 1.9% | D+37.8 | D+10.4 | D+33.4 | 35,837 | |
| D | 59.6%Clinton18,877 | 32.2%Trump10,203 | 8.2% | D+27.4 | D+20.7 | D+25.3 | 31,663 | |
| D | 52.2%Obama16,708 | 45.5%Romney14,570 | 2.4% | D+6.7 | R+5.2 | D+2.8 | 32,032 | |
| D | 55.4%Obama17,425 | 43.5%McCain13,683 | 1.2% | D+11.9 | D+9.3 | D+4.6 | 31,481 | |
| D | 50.8%Kerry15,898 | 48.2%Bush15,102 | 1.0% | D+2.5 | — | D+5.0 | 31,325 |
Edina's high median household income and strong educational attainment once made it reliably Republican territory, but the suburb has swung decisively toward Democratic presidential candidates over the past decade, mirroring a nationwide realignment among college-educated white voters.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.9 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.7 points.
A population of 53,262, a 81% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $128,767 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Minnetonka and Eden Prairie.
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Edina, Minnesota. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2718188/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.