County record · fips 26085 · Michigan
LakeMI
Republican ×3 since 2016reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+32.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/39
62% of its elections
Closest election
1972
D+0.5
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | -92.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +58.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1900 | +54.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | +50.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +47.5 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
12,563
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$50,805
2024 dollars
Non-white
24%
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
Manistee, MI · Mason, MI · Newaygo, MI · Osceola, MI · Wexford, MI