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County record · fips 26001 · Michigan

AlconaMI

Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+42.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/39
64% of its elections
Closest election
1932
D+0.2
this countyMichigannational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1876+83.3 ptsDemocrats
1896-75.4 ptsRepublicans
1932+58.5 ptsDemocrats
1920-47.9 ptsRepublicans
1964+47.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
10,397
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$54,993
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
93%
Age 65+
37%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Alpena, MI · Iosco, MI · Oscoda, MI