County record · fips 26111 · Michigan
MidlandMI
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+15.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
1–39
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1936
R+1.0
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 | -80.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +77.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1900 | +75.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -62.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +61.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
83,757
College (BA+)
37%
Median income
$77,705
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
43%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Bay, MI · Gladwin, MI · Gratiot, MI · Isabella, MI · Saginaw, MI