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County record · fips 26135 · Michigan

OscodaMI

Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1884–2024 · 36 elections

The Long Record

36 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+44.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–32
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/36
58% of its elections
Closest election
1996
D+3.3
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
1896-73.8 ptsRepublicans
1932+65.4 ptsDemocrats
1888+59.3 ptsDemocrats
1920-54.2 ptsRepublicans
1964+52.4 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
8,425
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$49,515
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
29%

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

Neighbouring counties

Alcona, MI · Crawford, MI · Montmorency, MI · Ogemaw, MI