County record · fips 26117 · Michigan
MontcalmMI
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+39.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–36
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
2008
R+0.3
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +87.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -71.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +71.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -69.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | +66.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
67,816
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$67,344
2024 dollars
Non-white
13%
Rural
85%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Gratiot, MI · Ionia, MI · Isabella, MI · Kent, MI · Mecosta, MI · Newaygo, MI