HarrisDemocratic55.1%2,698TrumpRepublican43.1%2,110OtherAll other candidates1.8%90
D+12.0- Lead
- 588
- Total
- 4,898
- vs nation
- D+13.5
- Turnout
- —
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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
BidenDemocratic53.8%2,528TrumpRepublican44.5%2,091OtherAll other candidates1.7%81
D+9.3- Lead
- 437
- Total
- 4,700
- vs nation
- D+4.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic47.2%1,898TrumpRepublican45.9%1,845OtherAll other candidates6.8%275
D+1.3- Lead
- 53
- Total
- 4,018
- vs nation
- R+0.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic53.5%2,149RomneyRepublican45.3%1,820OtherAll other candidates1.2%50
D+8.2- Lead
- 329
- Total
- 4,019
- vs nation
- D+4.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.8%2,353McCainRepublican42.4%1,786OtherAll other candidates1.8%77
D+13.4- Lead
- 567
- Total
- 4,216
- vs nation
- D+6.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic47.9%1,946BushRepublican50.5%2,052OtherAll other candidates1.6%63
R+2.6- Lead
- 106
- Total
- 4,061
- vs nation
- R+0.2
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+12.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 7,8042024 5-year
- Median household income
- $68,9802024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 89.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 4.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+13.4 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+2.6 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Grand Haven, MI · twin score 79.3
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −2.6% |
| 2008 | +13.4% |
| 2012 | +8.2% |
| 2016 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | +9.3% |
| 2024 | +12.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 55.1%Harris2,698 | 43.1%Trump2,110 | 1.8% | D+12.0 | D+2.7 | D+13.5 | 4,898 | |
| D | 53.8%Biden2,528 | 44.5%Trump2,091 | 1.7% | D+9.3 | D+8.0 | D+4.8 | 4,700 | |
| D | 47.2%Clinton1,898 | 45.9%Trump1,845 | 6.8% | D+1.3 | R+6.9 | R+0.8 | 4,018 | |
| D | 53.5%Obama2,149 | 45.3%Romney1,820 | 1.2% | D+8.2 | R+5.3 | D+4.3 | 4,019 | |
| D | 55.8%Obama2,353 | 42.4%McCain1,786 | 1.8% | D+13.4 | — | D+6.2 | 4,216 | |
| R | 47.9%Kerry1,946 | 50.5%Bush2,052 | 1.6% | R+2.6 | — | R+0.2 | 4,061 |
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 | D | 54.4%2,525 | 45.6%2,118 | 4,643 |
| 2020 | D | 51.9%2,377 | 48.1%2,201 | 4,578 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 54.8%2,502 | 45.2%2,064 | 4,566 |
Grand Ledge sits at the western edge of the Lansing metro, drawing commuters while retaining an independent municipal identity. Its modest size makes it a bellwether for mid-density exurban precincts in Eaton County's competitive swing landscape.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 13.4 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 2.6 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.7 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 12.0 points.
A population of 7,804, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $68,980 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Grand Haven and Comstock Northwest.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Grand Haven
Michigan
79.3twin score
median age2024 margin% Latino≠ English ancestry
Comstock Northwest
Michigan
75.0twin score
% Latinopopulation scale2024 margin
Canandaigua
New York
74.8twin score
median age2024 marginmedian income≠ Italian 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 Grand Ledge, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Grand Ledge, Michigan voted Democratic by 12.0 points (D+12.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 4,898 votes cast, 2,698 went Democratic and 2,110 went Republican.
When did Grand Ledge, Michigan last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Grand Ledge, Michigan voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Grand Ledge, Michigan?
Grand Ledge, Michigan has a population of 7,804 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Grand Ledge, Michigan?
Median household income in Grand Ledge, Michigan is $68,980 — below the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Grand Ledge, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Grand Ledge, Michigan from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.