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County record · fips 26011 · Michigan

ArenacMI

Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1884–2024 · 36 elections

The Long Record

36 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+41.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/36
72% of its elections
Closest election
2004
D+0.1
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
1896-101.6 ptsRepublicans
1900+88.2 ptsDemocrats
1888+74.5 ptsDemocrats
1932+53.8 ptsDemocrats
1904-43.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
15,077
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$58,811
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
88%
Age 65+
27%

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

Neighbouring counties

Bay, MI · Gladwin, MI · Iosco, MI · Ogemaw, MI