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County record · fips 26147 · Michigan

St. ClairMI

Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+35.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–36
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1936
R+0.4
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
1896-94.4 ptsRepublicans
1876+94.1 ptsDemocrats
1872-92.6 ptsRepublicans
1900+70.0 ptsDemocrats
1964+38.1 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
160,221
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$71,270
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
40%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Lapeer, MI · Macomb, MI · Sanilac, MI