Eaton County, MI
MI · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Eaton County, MI (Michigan) voted R+3.1 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 33,102 votes (50.76%) to 31,056 (47.63%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Eaton County is classified as a competitive Republican county. Eaton County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 109,130.
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 | 47.6%(31,056) | 50.8%(33,102) | R+3.1 | R+2.4 |
| 2020 | 48.7%(31,299) | 49.4%(31,798) | R+0.8 | D+3.9 |
| 2016 | 44.1%(24,938) | 48.8%(27,609) | R+4.7 | R+7.9 |
| 2012 | 51.0%(27,913) | 47.8%(26,197) | D+3.1 | R+5.3 |
| 2008 | 53.4%(30,742) | 45.0%(25,900) | D+8.4 | D+16.2 |
| 2004 | 45.6%(25,411) | 53.4%(29,781) | R+7.8 | R+4.6 |
| 2000 | 47.1%(23,211) | 50.3%(24,803) | R+3.2 | R+2.5 |
| 1996 | 44.3%(19,781) | 45.0%(20,092) | R+0.7 | D+3.3 |
| 1992 | 35.0%(16,752) | 39.0%(18,669) | R+4.0 | D+18.3 |
| 1988 | 38.5%(15,322) | 60.8%(24,193) | R+22.3 | D+23.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Eaton County, MI • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.7%(31,453) | 48.9%(31,627) | R+0.3 | R+1.2 |
| 2020 | 49.5%(31,460) | 48.6%(30,876) | D+0.9 | R+3.7 |
| 2018 | 51.3%(26,147) | 46.7%(23,771) | D+4.7 | R+7.6 |
| 2014 | 54.3%(22,070) | 42.0%(17,068) | D+12.3 | R+3.7 |
| 2012 | 56.3%(30,403) | 40.3%(21,762) | D+16.0 | R+3.4 |
| 2008 | 58.0%(32,378) | 38.6%(21,540) | D+19.4 | D+7.5 |
| 2006 | 55.0%(25,227) | 43.1%(19,762) | D+11.9 | R+5.1 |
| 2002 | 57.7%(22,134) | 40.6%(15,587) | D+17.1 | D+21.9 |
| 2000 | 46.5%(22,657) | 51.3%(24,990) | R+4.8 | R+9.1 |
| 1996 | 51.0%(22,324) | 46.7%(20,429) | D+4.3 | D+26.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 53.8%(57,612) | 44.5%(47,656) | D+9.3 | D+0.4 |
| 2018 | 52.8%(27,003) | 43.9%(22,438) | D+8.9 | D+8.4 |
| 2014 | 49.4%(20,263) | 48.8%(20,026) | D+0.6 | D+22.2 |
| 2010 | 38.1%(15,899) | 59.7%(24,927) | R+21.6 | R+38.2 |
| 2006 | 57.6%(26,611) | 41.1%(18,977) | D+16.5 | D+11.0 |
| 2002 | 52.2%(20,395) | 46.7%(18,247) | D+5.5 | D+42.3 |
| 1998 | 31.6%(11,436) | 68.4%(24,778) | R+36.8 | R+7.5 |
| 1994 | 35.3%(13,177) | 64.6%(24,130) | R+29.3 | R+21.3 |
| 1990 | 45.2%(13,818) | 53.2%(16,264) | R+8.0 | R+40.5 |
| 1986 | 66.0%(16,448) | 33.5%(8,345) | D+32.5 | D+47.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab