Alpena County, MI
MI · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Alpena County, MI (Michigan) voted R+28.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 10,967 votes (63.61%) to 6,038 (35.02%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Alpena County is classified as a solid Republican county. Alpena County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 28,880.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.0%(6,038) | 63.6%(10,967) | R+28.6 | R+1.0 |
| 2020 | 35.4%(6,000) | 63.0%(10,686) | R+27.6 | D+0.9 |
| 2016 | 33.0%(4,877) | 61.5%(9,090) | R+28.5 | R+23.2 |
| 2012 | 46.5%(6,549) | 51.8%(7,298) | R+5.3 | R+9.2 |
| 2008 | 51.1%(7,705) | 47.2%(7,125) | D+3.8 | D+5.5 |
| 2004 | 48.7%(7,407) | 50.4%(7,665) | R+1.7 | R+3.7 |
| 2000 | 49.9%(7,053) | 47.9%(6,769) | D+2.0 | R+17.2 |
| 1996 | 52.7%(7,114) | 33.5%(4,525) | D+19.2 | D+5.8 |
| 1992 | 45.8%(6,894) | 32.4%(4,878) | D+13.4 | D+15.9 |
| 1988 | 48.6%(6,341) | 51.0%(6,664) | R+2.5 | D+20.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Alpena County, MI • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.5%(5,827) | 62.6%(10,567) | R+28.1 | R+4.3 |
| 2020 | 37.4%(6,273) | 61.2%(10,257) | R+23.8 | R+8.7 |
| 2018 | 41.4%(5,412) | 56.4%(7,380) | R+15.0 | R+18.0 |
| 2014 | 50.1%(4,782) | 47.1%(4,497) | D+3.0 | R+13.9 |
| 2012 | 56.9%(7,910) | 40.0%(5,561) | D+16.9 | R+22.0 |
| 2008 | 67.9%(10,037) | 28.9%(4,278) | D+38.9 | D+6.7 |
| 2006 | 65.4%(7,832) | 33.2%(3,971) | D+32.2 | R+5.9 |
| 2002 | 68.5%(7,442) | 30.4%(3,302) | D+38.1 | D+48.6 |
| 2000 | 43.7%(5,902) | 54.1%(7,316) | R+10.5 | R+38.3 |
| 1996 | 63.2%(8,051) | 35.4%(4,503) | D+27.9 | D+45.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41.3%(5,779) | 56.7%(7,920) | R+15.3 | R+4.3 |
| 2018 | 42.8%(5,595) | 53.8%(7,031) | R+11.0 | R+8.2 |
| 2014 | 47.3%(4,546) | 50.0%(4,810) | R+2.7 | D+14.8 |
| 2010 | 39.6%(3,982) | 57.1%(5,753) | R+17.6 | R+38.4 |
| 2006 | 59.7%(7,187) | 39.0%(4,689) | D+20.8 | D+5.9 |
| 2002 | 56.9%(6,391) | 42.1%(4,722) | D+14.9 | D+46.4 |
| 1998 | 34.2%(3,785) | 65.7%(7,267) | R+31.5 | R+0.9 |
| 1994 | 34.7%(3,741) | 65.3%(7,044) | R+30.6 | R+30.5 |
| 1990 | 49.6%(4,319) | 49.7%(4,333) | R+0.2 | R+36.8 |
| 1986 | 68.2%(5,684) | 31.6%(2,632) | D+36.6 | D+34.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab