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County record · fips 26155 · Michigan

ShiawasseeMI

Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+23.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–33
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
2000
R+0.9
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
1896-84.7 ptsRepublicans
1876+81.1 ptsDemocrats
1872-79.4 ptsRepublicans
1900+75.2 ptsDemocrats
1932+69.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
67,991
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$67,404
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
60%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Clinton, MI · Genesee, MI · Gratiot, MI · Ingham, MI · Livingston, MI · Saginaw, MI