Clare County, MI
MI · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Clare County, MI (Michigan) voted R+37.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 11,772 votes (68.01%) to 5,273 (30.46%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Clare County is classified as a deep Republican county. Clare County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 31,218.
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 | 30.5%(5,273) | 68.0%(11,772) | R+37.5 | R+2.8 |
| 2020 | 31.9%(5,199) | 66.7%(10,861) | R+34.8 | R+3.1 |
| 2016 | 31.6%(4,249) | 63.2%(8,505) | R+31.6 | R+26.8 |
| 2012 | 46.8%(6,338) | 51.6%(6,988) | R+4.8 | R+9.6 |
| 2008 | 51.5%(7,496) | 46.6%(6,793) | D+4.8 | D+5.6 |
| 2004 | 49.1%(6,984) | 49.8%(7,088) | R+0.7 | R+3.5 |
| 2000 | 49.9%(6,287) | 47.1%(5,937) | D+2.8 | R+19.2 |
| 1996 | 54.0%(6,311) | 32.0%(3,742) | D+22.0 | D+10.2 |
| 1992 | 44.0%(5,346) | 32.2%(3,916) | D+11.8 | D+20.9 |
| 1988 | 45.1%(4,710) | 54.2%(5,661) | R+9.1 | D+18.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Clare County, MI • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.1%(5,285) | 65.6%(11,146) | R+34.5 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 33.4%(5,372) | 65.0%(10,468) | R+31.6 | R+10.2 |
| 2018 | 38.1%(4,513) | 59.5%(7,048) | R+21.4 | R+25.6 |
| 2014 | 48.8%(4,475) | 44.6%(4,090) | D+4.2 | R+16.4 |
| 2012 | 58.3%(7,749) | 37.8%(5,015) | D+20.6 | R+2.9 |
| 2008 | 59.6%(8,429) | 36.1%(5,103) | D+23.5 | D+4.0 |
| 2006 | 58.7%(6,883) | 39.2%(4,595) | D+19.5 | R+11.1 |
| 2002 | 64.5%(6,056) | 33.9%(3,181) | D+30.6 | D+33.5 |
| 2000 | 47.0%(5,855) | 49.9%(6,211) | R+2.9 | R+24.9 |
| 1996 | 60.0%(6,873) | 38.0%(4,351) | D+22.0 | D+31.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.3%(6,036) | 58.5%(8,998) | R+19.3 | D+2.1 |
| 2018 | 37.4%(4,424) | 58.8%(6,955) | R+21.4 | R+16.5 |
| 2014 | 45.5%(4,210) | 50.3%(4,660) | R+4.9 | D+27.8 |
| 2010 | 32.2%(3,018) | 64.8%(6,078) | R+32.6 | R+37.9 |
| 2006 | 51.7%(6,068) | 46.5%(5,456) | D+5.2 | D+3.7 |
| 2002 | 50.1%(4,719) | 48.6%(4,578) | D+1.5 | D+24.2 |
| 1998 | 38.7%(3,561) | 61.3%(5,649) | R+22.7 | D+9.5 |
| 1994 | 33.9%(3,022) | 66.1%(5,895) | R+32.2 | R+32.5 |
| 1990 | 49.3%(3,765) | 49.0%(3,741) | D+0.3 | R+44.5 |
| 1986 | 71.9%(5,390) | 27.1%(2,034) | D+44.8 | D+41.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab