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County record · fips 26055 · Michigan

Grand TraverseMI

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+1.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–36
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
2024
R+1.8
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
1896-64.1 ptsRepublicans
1932+56.0 ptsDemocrats
1920-53.7 ptsRepublicans
1900+52.8 ptsDemocrats
1876+49.1 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
96,166
College (BA+)
41%
Median income
$81,647
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
43%
Age 65+
22%

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

Neighbouring counties

Antrim, MI · Benzie, MI · Kalkaska, MI · Leelanau, MI · Wexford, MI