Gogebic County, Michigan: Northern Rural Secular
Michigan · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+17.1
2024 Margin
R+4.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
14K
Population
Gogebic County, Michigan voted R+17.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,803 votes (57.76%). This represented a R+4.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
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Northern Rural SecularView all
Rural counties in the Upper Midwest (MN/IA/WI/IN/MO/IL/MI) that voted for Obama in 2008 but have swung dramatically toward Republicans. These historically Democratic, secular farming communities have realigned.
Volatility
7.5
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+17.1
2020→2024 SwingR+4.6%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population14,380
Median Age
50.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
29.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$47,913(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.9%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
80.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
10.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.7%(3,385) | 57.8%(4,803) | R+17.1 | -4.6 |
| 2020 | 43.2%(3,570) | 55.6%(4,600) | R+12.5 | +2.3 |
| 2016 | 39.6%(2,925) | 54.4%(4,018) | R+14.8 | -22.9 |
| 2012 | 53.3%(4,058) | 45.2%(3,444) | D+8.1 | -9.2 |
| 2008 | 57.6%(4,757) | 40.3%(3,330) | D+17.3 | +11.5 |
| 2004 | 52.3%(4,421) | 46.6%(3,935) | D+5.8 | +4.1 |
| 2000 | 48.8%(4,066) | 47.1%(3,929) | D+1.6 | -18.7 |
| 1996 | 54.2%(4,436) | 33.8%(2,769) | D+20.4 | -0.8 |
| 1992 | 52.0%(4,792) | 30.8%(2,838) | D+21.2 | +2.3 |
| 1988 | 59.3%(5,151) | 40.4%(3,509) | D+18.9 | +2.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.4%(3,250) | 56.4%(4,536) | R+16.0 | -5.2 |
| 2020 | 43.7%(3,556) | 54.5%(4,436) | R+10.8 | -14.4 |
| 2018 | 50.7%(3,311) | 47.2%(3,078) | D+3.6 | -2.4 |
| 2014 | 51.6%(2,566) | 45.6%(2,269) | D+6.0 | -17.6 |
| 2012 | 60.2%(4,477) | 36.6%(2,724) | D+23.6 | -17.7 |
| 2008 | 68.9%(5,503) | 27.6%(2,205) | D+41.3 | +10.3 |
| 2006 | 64.5%(3,952) | 33.5%(2,054) | D+31.0 | -10.1 |
| 2002 | 69.5%(3,921) | 28.4%(1,604) | D+41.1 | +26.6 |
| 2000 | 55.9%(4,460) | 41.4%(3,304) | D+14.5 | -19.8 |
| 1996 | 66.2%(5,261) | 31.8%(2,530) | D+34.3 | +15.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45.5%(2,940) | 52.8%(3,413) | R+7.3 | -12.1 |
| 2018 | 50.9%(3,312) | 46.1%(3,003) | D+4.8 | -1.6 |
| 2014 | 52.1%(2,628) | 45.7%(2,306) | D+6.4 | +4.2 |
| 2010 | 49.4%(2,627) | 47.3%(2,511) | D+2.2 | -23.9 |
| 2006 | 62.0%(3,821) | 36.0%(2,216) | D+26.1 | +8.7 |
| 2002 | 57.9%(3,292) | 40.6%(2,308) | D+17.3 | +19.3 |
| 1998 | 49.0%(2,905) | 51.0%(3,020) | R+1.9 | +1.8 |
| 1994 | 48.1%(3,001) | 51.8%(3,231) | R+3.7 | -34.9 |
| 1990 | 65.4%(3,989) | 34.3%(2,089) | D+31.2 | -34.7 |
| 1986 | 82.9%(5,350) | 17.0%(1,100) | D+65.8 | +32.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(75.0%) | Nikki Haley(21.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(61.1%) | Bernie Sanders(30.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(52.3%) | Hillary Clinton(44.9%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(44.7%) | Ted Cruz(23.7%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(62.1%) | Other(37.9%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee