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County record · fips 26047 · Michigan

EmmetMI

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+10.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
9–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1892
D+2.1
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
1896-96.7 ptsRepublicans
1900+64.9 ptsDemocrats
1932+55.5 ptsDemocrats
1964+48.6 ptsDemocrats
1968-46.5 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
34,125
College (BA+)
42%
Median income
$78,112
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
63%
Age 65+
25%

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

Neighbouring counties

Charlevoix, MI · Cheboygan, MI