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County record · fips 26151 · Michigan

SanilacMI

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+48.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
0–40
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+4.9
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
1896-77.1 ptsRepublicans
1876+67.1 ptsDemocrats
1900+61.4 ptsDemocrats
1872-56.6 ptsRepublicans
1968-39.2 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
40,462
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$58,863
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
94%
Age 65+
23%

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

Neighbouring counties

Huron, MI · Lapeer, MI · St. Clair, MI · Tuscola, MI