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County record · fips 26115 · Michigan

MonroeMI

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+27.5
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
1900
R+0.2
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
1896-109.2 ptsRepublicans
1876+106.9 ptsDemocrats
1872-101.5 ptsRepublicans
1900+96.2 ptsDemocrats
1932+43.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
155,505
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$77,335
2024 dollars
Non-white
12%
Rural
38%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Lenawee, MI · Washtenaw, MI · Wayne, MI · Lucas, OH