Ionia County, MI
MI · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Ionia County, MI (Michigan) voted R+31.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 22,179 votes (65.19%) to 11,338 (33.33%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Ionia County is classified as a deep Republican county. Ionia County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 66,574.
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 | 33.3%(11,338) | 65.2%(22,179) | R+31.9 | R+1.6 |
| 2020 | 33.8%(10,901) | 64.1%(20,657) | R+30.3 | D+0.3 |
| 2016 | 30.9%(8,352) | 61.5%(16,635) | R+30.6 | R+17.9 |
| 2012 | 42.6%(11,018) | 55.4%(14,315) | R+12.8 | R+6.9 |
| 2008 | 46.0%(12,565) | 51.8%(14,156) | R+5.8 | D+15.8 |
| 2004 | 38.5%(10,647) | 60.2%(16,621) | R+21.6 | R+3.1 |
| 2000 | 39.5%(9,481) | 58.0%(13,915) | R+18.5 | R+17.0 |
| 1996 | 43.2%(9,261) | 44.6%(9,574) | R+1.5 | D+1.8 |
| 1992 | 35.1%(8,370) | 38.4%(9,135) | R+3.2 | D+15.8 |
| 1988 | 40.1%(8,160) | 59.0%(12,028) | R+19.0 | D+23.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Ionia County, MI • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.5%(11,253) | 63.3%(21,241) | R+29.8 | D+0.8 |
| 2020 | 33.5%(10,639) | 64.1%(20,361) | R+30.6 | R+11.3 |
| 2018 | 39.0%(9,259) | 58.3%(13,834) | R+19.3 | R+17.1 |
| 2014 | 46.2%(8,189) | 48.4%(8,581) | R+2.2 | R+3.6 |
| 2012 | 48.8%(12,365) | 47.3%(12,006) | D+1.4 | R+7.1 |
| 2008 | 52.1%(13,779) | 43.6%(11,528) | D+8.5 | D+5.4 |
| 2006 | 50.5%(11,259) | 47.4%(10,562) | D+3.1 | R+0.9 |
| 2002 | 51.5%(8,900) | 47.4%(8,205) | D+4.0 | D+26.4 |
| 2000 | 37.7%(8,772) | 60.1%(13,971) | R+22.4 | R+20.7 |
| 1996 | 48.1%(9,729) | 49.7%(10,056) | R+1.6 | D+27.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.5%(10,845) | 57.6%(15,786) | R+18.0 | R+5.1 |
| 2018 | 41.7%(9,929) | 54.6%(13,007) | R+12.9 | D+5.6 |
| 2014 | 39.4%(7,093) | 57.9%(10,424) | R+18.5 | D+27.8 |
| 2010 | 25.9%(4,754) | 72.2%(13,269) | R+46.3 | R+51.8 |
| 2006 | 52.1%(11,700) | 46.6%(10,470) | D+5.5 | D+18.1 |
| 2002 | 43.2%(7,919) | 55.9%(10,232) | R+12.6 | D+29.7 |
| 1998 | 28.8%(4,996) | 71.2%(12,324) | R+42.3 | R+2.1 |
| 1994 | 29.9%(5,080) | 70.1%(11,911) | R+40.2 | R+26.9 |
| 1990 | 42.9%(6,658) | 56.2%(8,721) | R+13.3 | R+47.6 |
| 1986 | 66.9%(8,358) | 32.6%(4,072) | D+34.3 | D+46.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab