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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
ElectionSwingToward
1876+87.0 ptsDemocrats
1896-71.8 ptsRepublicans
1932+71.0 ptsDemocrats
1872-69.7 ptsRepublicans
1900+66.8 ptsDemocrats

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