Minnesota State House District 61A
Safe Democratic — shifted 15.7pp toward Democrats in 2024 — 42K residents
Minnesota State House District 61A is a state house district that has a population of 42,219. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+74.4. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85.6% | 11.2% | D+74.4 | D+15.7 |
| 2020* | 78.2% | 19.5% | D+58.7 | R+8.2 |
| 2016* | 79.4% | 12.5% | D+66.9 | D+7.3 |
| 2012* | 79.8% | 20.2% | D+59.6 | R+2.4 |
| 2008* | 80.0% | 18.0% | D+62.0 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines MN-HD-61A?
It has a working-class electorate (0% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 74.4% margin
- Swung 15.7 points toward Democratic between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | MN-HD-61A | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 68.8% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 14.1% | 7.0% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 5.7% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Asian | 5.2% | 5.1% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.1% | 4.7% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | <0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Minnesota State House District 61A? 42,219 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
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How competitive is MN-HD-61A?
Other Minnesota State House Districts
133 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| MN-HD-61B | D+79.6 |
| MN-HD-63A | D+78.5 |
| MN-HD-62B | D+76.5 |
| MN-HD-62A | D+75.3 |
| MN-HD-63B | D+75.2 |
| MN-HD-64A | D+70.9 |
| MN-HD-60A | D+69.7 |
| MN-HD-59B | D+68.5 |
| MN-HD-60B | D+65.8 |
| MN-HD-66A | D+65.5 |
| MN-HD-64B | D+64.1 |
| MN-HD-59A | D+63.5 |
| MN-HD-65A | D+55.7 |
| MN-HD-65B | D+53.5 |
| MN-HD-46A | D+53.2 |
| MN-HD-43B | D+51.9 |
| MN-HD-51A | D+48.9 |
| MN-HD-66B | D+47.9 |
| MN-HD-46B | D+44.0 |
| MN-HD-38B | D+43.9 |
| MN-HD-08B | D+42.3 |
| MN-HD-39B | D+41.6 |
| MN-HD-50A | D+40.0 |
| MN-HD-67B | D+39.9 |
| MN-HD-40B | D+38.6 |