County record · fips 26019 · Michigan
BenzieMI
Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+8.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–35
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/39
67% of its elections
Closest election
1936
R+1.6
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | -74.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +65.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1900 | +55.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | +52.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -48.8 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
18,310
College (BA+)
37%
Median income
$74,834
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
86%
Age 65+
29%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.