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County record · fips 26143 · Michigan

RoscommonMI

Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections

The Long Record

38 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+33.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
10–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/38
66% of its elections
Closest election
1888
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
1896-106.9 ptsRepublicans
1900+67.6 ptsDemocrats
1932+65.0 ptsDemocrats
1912+54.4 ptsDemocrats
1964+53.4 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
23,737
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$55,246
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
44%
Age 65+
35%

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

Neighbouring counties

Clare, MI · Crawford, MI · Gladwin, MI · Missaukee, MI · Ogemaw, MI