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County record · fips 26051 · Michigan

GladwinMI

Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections

The Long Record

38 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+41.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/38
63% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+1.0
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
1932+77.4 ptsDemocrats
1896-68.7 ptsRepublicans
1920-56.3 ptsRepublicans
1964+56.3 ptsDemocrats
1968-42.8 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
25,693
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$55,349
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
27%

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

Neighbouring counties

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