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County record · fips 26005 · Michigan

AlleganMI

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+27.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
1–39
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1964
D+3.1
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+82.0 ptsDemocrats
1896-80.6 ptsRepublicans
1872-76.5 ptsRepublicans
1900+68.9 ptsDemocrats
1932+53.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
121,456
College (BA+)
27%
Median income
$83,283
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
68%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Barry, MI · Kalamazoo, MI · Kent, MI · Ottawa, MI · Van Buren, MI