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County record · fips 26145 · Michigan

SaginawMI

Republican ×1 since 2024all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+3.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
2020
D+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
1896-101.8 ptsRepublicans
1876+100.1 ptsDemocrats
1900+90.7 ptsDemocrats
1872-82.9 ptsRepublicans
1932+44.1 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
188,665
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$60,622
2024 dollars
Non-white
32%
Rural
33%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Bay, MI · Genesee, MI · Gratiot, MI · Midland, MI · Shiawassee, MI · Tuscola, MI