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County record · fips 26101 · Michigan

ManisteeMI

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+16.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1920
D+0.1
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
1896-115.1 ptsRepublicans
1876+93.0 ptsDemocrats
1900+78.4 ptsDemocrats
1872-58.1 ptsRepublicans
1924-47.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
25,350
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$63,516
2024 dollars
Non-white
13%
Rural
68%
Age 65+
28%

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

Neighbouring counties

Benzie, MI · Lake, MI · Mason, MI · Wexford, MI