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County record · fips 26079 · Michigan

KalkaskaMI

Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+43.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–35
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/39
67% of its elections
Closest election
1992
D+2.8
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
1932+68.0 ptsDemocrats
1896-64.8 ptsRepublicans
1964+49.1 ptsDemocrats
1876+44.9 ptsDemocrats
1968-39.8 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
18,239
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$68,578
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
100%
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 · Crawford, MI · Grand Traverse, MI · Missaukee, MI