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County record · fips 26141 · Michigan

Presque IsleMI

Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+29.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
10–29
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/39
72% of its elections
Closest election
1940
D+0.8
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
1896-121.2 ptsRepublicans
1876+104.7 ptsDemocrats
1900+51.8 ptsDemocrats
1932+49.3 ptsDemocrats
1888+40.7 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
13,209
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$59,321
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
34%

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

Neighbouring counties

Alpena, MI · Cheboygan, MI · Montmorency, MI