Who won Minnesota in the 2008 presidential election?

Obama (Democratic) carried Minnesota in 2008, winning its 10 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Minnesota have in 2008?

Minnesota cast 10 electoral votes in the 2008 presidential election.

Did Minnesota vote for the national winner in 2008?

Yes. Minnesota backed Barack Obama, who won the presidency that year.

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2008

Minnesota: Obama carries 10 EV.

Minnesota cast its 10 electoral votes for Obama (Democratic). National winner: Barack Obama (Democratic) — Minnesota voted with the national winner this cycle.

What happened in Minnesota, 2008

In 2008, Minnesota awarded its 10 electoral votes to Obama of the Democratic party. That placed Minnesota with the eventual winner: Barack Obama went on to take the presidency, and Minnesota was part of his column.

Minnesota stayed in the Democratic column for the 14th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1956. The region divided — Iowa and Wisconsin joined Minnesota for the Democratic ticket, while North Dakota and South Dakota did not. Over its 43 recorded presidential cycles, Minnesota has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 23 times in all. The vote fell within the Modern Polarization — Close elections in a divided country.

Nationally, Barack Obama finished with 365 of the 538 electoral votes to John McCain's 173. Barack Obama led the national popular vote with 52.93% of the ballots cast.

The 2008 national map

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