County record · fips 26035 · Michigan
ClareMI
Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+38.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
8–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/39
67% of its elections
Closest election
1888
D+0.4
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 | -99.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +92.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +75.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1900 | +63.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +54.1 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
31,218
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$49,384
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
88%
Age 65+
26%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Gladwin, MI · Isabella, MI · Missaukee, MI · Osceola, MI · Roscommon, MI