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County record · fips 26027 · Michigan

CassMI

Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+34.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
8–32
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/40
78% of its elections
Closest election
1916
D+2.9
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
1896-90.2 ptsRepublicans
1876+89.9 ptsDemocrats
1900+89.7 ptsDemocrats
1872-85.6 ptsRepublicans
1920-58.4 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
51,520
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$70,443
2024 dollars
Non-white
16%
Rural
74%
Age 65+
23%

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

Neighbouring counties

Elkhart, IN · St. Joseph, IN · Berrien, MI · St. Joseph, MI · Van Buren, MI