HarrisDemocratic32.1%1,106TrumpRepublican66.1%2,274OtherAll other candidates1.8%61
R+33.9- Lead
- 1,168
- Total
- 3,441
- vs nation
- R+32.5
- Turnout
- —
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Frankenmuth, MI
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic32.4%1,093TrumpRepublican66.2%2,235OtherAll other candidates1.4%48
R+33.8- Lead
- 1,142
- Total
- 3,376
- vs nation
- R+38.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic26.0%817TrumpRepublican69.6%2,182OtherAll other candidates4.4%138
R+43.5- Lead
- 1,365
- Total
- 3,137
- vs nation
- R+45.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic26.1%861RomneyRepublican72.6%2,392OtherAll other candidates1.2%40
R+46.5- Lead
- 1,531
- Total
- 3,293
- vs nation
- R+50.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic31.3%1,010McCainRepublican67.7%2,185OtherAll other candidates1.1%34
R+36.4- Lead
- 1,175
- Total
- 3,229
- vs nation
- R+43.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic27.4%924BushRepublican72.5%2,445OtherAll other candidates<0.1%3
R+45.1- Lead
- 1,521
- Total
- 3,372
- vs nation
- R+42.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+33.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 5,1572024 5-year
- Median household income
- $85,4332024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 88.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 4.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+46.5 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Kenmar, PA · twin score 91.2
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −45.1% |
| 2008 | −36.4% |
| 2012 | −46.5% |
| 2016 | −43.5% |
| 2020 | −33.8% |
| 2024 | −33.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 32.1%Harris1,106 | 66.1%Trump2,274 | 1.8% | R+33.9 | R+0.1 | R+32.5 | 3,441 | |
| R | 32.4%Biden1,093 | 66.2%Trump2,235 | 1.4% | R+33.8 | D+9.7 | R+38.3 | 3,376 | |
| R | 26.0%Clinton817 | 69.6%Trump2,182 | 4.4% | R+43.5 | D+3.0 | R+45.6 | 3,137 | |
| R | 26.1%Obama861 | 72.6%Romney2,392 | 1.2% | R+46.5 | R+10.1 | R+50.3 | 3,293 | |
| R | 31.3%Obama1,010 | 67.7%McCain2,185 | 1.1% | R+36.4 | — | R+43.7 | 3,229 | |
| R | 27.4%Kerry924 | 72.5%Bush2,445 | 0.1% | R+45.1 | — | R+42.6 | 3,372 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 35.3%1,154 | 64.7%2,112 | 3,266 |
| 2020 | R | 25.3%819 | 74.7%2,416 | 3,235 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 31.0%1,028 | 69.0%2,292 | 3,320 |
Frankenmuth's identity as a German-heritage destination draws heavy visitor traffic, but its small, stable residential base produces consistently high per-capita turnout in Saginaw County elections.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 46.5 points in 2012. The 2024 margin was 33.9 points.
A population of 5,157, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $85,433 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Kenmar and Treasure Lake.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Kenmar
Pennsylvania
91.2twin score
population scale2008–2016 trajectory≠ Polish ancestry
Treasure Lake
Pennsylvania
90.9twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ Polish ancestry
Gulf Breeze
Florida
89.4twin score
2008–2024 trajectory≠ Polish ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Frankenmuth, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Frankenmuth, Michigan voted Republican by 33.9 points (R+33.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,441 votes cast, 1,106 went Democratic and 2,274 went Republican.
How many people live in Frankenmuth, Michigan?
Frankenmuth, Michigan has a population of 5,157 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Frankenmuth, Michigan?
Median household income in Frankenmuth, Michigan is $85,433 — above the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Frankenmuth, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Frankenmuth, Michigan from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.