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County record · fips 26137 · Michigan

OtsegoMI

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections

The Long Record

38 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+35.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/38
66% of its elections
Closest election
1892
D+0.6
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
1896-97.4 ptsRepublicans
1900+56.7 ptsDemocrats
1932+53.1 ptsDemocrats
1964+42.0 ptsDemocrats
1916+38.4 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
25,584
College (BA+)
26%
Median income
$68,183
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
66%
Age 65+
22%

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

Neighbouring counties

Antrim, MI · Charlevoix, MI · Cheboygan, MI · Crawford, MI · Montmorency, MI