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County record · fips 26099 · Michigan

MacombMI

Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+13.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
19–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
1952
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
1896-105.2 ptsRepublicans
1876+101.1 ptsDemocrats
1872-92.0 ptsRepublicans
1900+83.0 ptsDemocrats
1932+58.4 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
879,853
College (BA+)
28%
Median income
$77,837
2024 dollars
Non-white
26%
Rural
3%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Lapeer, MI · Oakland, MI · St. Clair, MI · Wayne, MI