Houghton County, Michigan: null
Michigan · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+17.0
2024 Margin
R+2.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
37K
Population
Houghton County, Michigan voted R+17.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,181 votes (57.62%). This represented a R+2.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
1.9
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.7/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+17.0
2020→2024 SwingR+2.8%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population37,361
Median Age
31.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
52.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$52,736(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.8%(US: 18.6%)
Asian
2.8%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
71.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.6%(7,881) | 57.6%(11,181) | R+17.0 | -2.8 |
| 2020 | 41.9%(7,750) | 56.1%(10,378) | R+14.2 | +1.4 |
| 2016 | 38.2%(6,018) | 53.8%(8,475) | R+15.6 | -6.5 |
| 2012 | 44.3%(6,801) | 53.4%(8,196) | R+9.1 | -5.2 |
| 2008 | 46.8%(7,476) | 50.7%(8,101) | R+3.9 | +9.7 |
| 2004 | 42.5%(6,731) | 56.1%(8,889) | R+13.6 | +1.9 |
| 2000 | 40.0%(5,688) | 55.5%(7,895) | R+15.5 | -15.6 |
| 1996 | 43.6%(5,957) | 43.5%(5,941) | D+0.1 | -6.4 |
| 1992 | 43.2%(6,558) | 36.7%(5,575) | D+6.5 | +10.8 |
| 1988 | 47.5%(6,510) | 51.8%(7,098) | R+4.3 | +10.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.0%(7,650) | 57.5%(10,993) | R+17.5 | -5.4 |
| 2020 | 43.3%(7,941) | 55.3%(10,151) | R+12.0 | -5.3 |
| 2018 | 45.6%(6,533) | 52.4%(7,503) | R+6.8 | +0.7 |
| 2014 | 44.8%(4,620) | 52.3%(5,390) | R+7.5 | -13.7 |
| 2012 | 51.3%(7,750) | 45.1%(6,815) | D+6.2 | -16.3 |
| 2008 | 59.6%(9,284) | 37.1%(5,779) | D+22.5 | +13.2 |
| 2006 | 53.5%(6,398) | 44.2%(5,286) | D+9.3 | -12.6 |
| 2002 | 60.1%(6,114) | 38.2%(3,885) | D+21.9 | +33.5 |
| 2000 | 42.8%(5,857) | 54.3%(7,437) | R+11.5 | -29.5 |
| 1996 | 58.0%(7,593) | 40.0%(5,244) | D+17.9 | +32.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45.4%(14,060) | 52.5%(16,256) | R+7.1 | -1.3 |
| 2018 | 45.7%(6,539) | 51.5%(7,372) | R+5.8 | +5.1 |
| 2014 | 42.9%(4,449) | 53.9%(5,581) | R+10.9 | +12.2 |
| 2010 | 36.8%(4,479) | 59.9%(7,295) | R+23.1 | -33.4 |
| 2006 | 54.3%(6,497) | 44.1%(5,275) | D+10.2 | +11.1 |
| 2002 | 48.6%(5,026) | 49.5%(5,119) | R+0.9 | +21.0 |
| 1998 | 39.1%(4,131) | 60.9%(6,443) | R+21.9 | +4.3 |
| 1994 | 36.9%(4,065) | 63.0%(6,939) | R+26.1 | -16.5 |
| 1990 | 44.9%(4,686) | 54.6%(5,696) | R+9.7 | -49.2 |
| 1986 | 69.7%(6,331) | 30.1%(2,739) | D+39.5 | +31.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(71.0%) | Nikki Haley(24.7%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(47.9%) | Bernie Sanders(44.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(64.0%) | Hillary Clinton(34.8%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(34.2%) | Donald Trump(31.4%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(58.7%) | Other(41.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee