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County record · fips 26091 · Michigan

LenaweeMI

Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+23.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–35
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
2012
R+1.3
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
1896-93.8 ptsRepublicans
1900+89.0 ptsDemocrats
1876+86.4 ptsDemocrats
1872-79.8 ptsRepublicans
1932+52.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
98,415
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$70,518
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
57%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Hillsdale, MI · Jackson, MI · Monroe, MI · Washtenaw, MI · Fulton, OH · Lucas, OH