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County record · fips 26049 · Michigan

GeneseeMI

Democratic ×10 since 1988all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
D+4.3
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
19–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1916
R+0.2
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
1896-83.8 ptsRepublicans
1876+82.3 ptsDemocrats
1872-74.7 ptsRepublicans
1932+72.6 ptsDemocrats
1900+72.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
403,305
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$62,281
2024 dollars
Non-white
30%
Rural
18%
Age 65+
19%

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

Neighbouring counties

Lapeer, MI · Livingston, MI · Oakland, MI · Saginaw, MI · Shiawassee, MI · Tuscola, MI