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County record · fips 26037 · Michigan

ClintonMI

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+8.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–36
Dem–Rep two-party wins · 1 exact tie
Voted with the winner
26/39
67% of its elections
Closest election
1912
D+0.0
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
1876+96.0 ptsDemocrats
1896-89.9 ptsRepublicans
1872-84.5 ptsRepublicans
1900+83.4 ptsDemocrats
1964+56.4 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
79,626
College (BA+)
35%
Median income
$88,210
2024 dollars
Non-white
13%
Rural
51%
Age 65+
19%

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

Neighbouring counties

Eaton, MI · Gratiot, MI · Ingham, MI · Ionia, MI · Shiawassee, MI