County record · fips 26023 · Michigan
BranchMI
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+43.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–36
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1916
R+0.6
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | +84.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -75.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +70.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -63.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +60.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
45,300
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$63,724
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
69%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
LaGrange, IN · Steuben, IN · Calhoun, MI · Hillsdale, MI · St. Joseph, MI