Kalkaska County, MI
MI · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Kalkaska County, MI (Michigan) voted R+42.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 8,149 votes (70.55%) to 3,206 (27.76%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Kalkaska County is classified as a deep Republican county. Kalkaska County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 18,239.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.8%(3,206) | 70.5%(8,149) | R+42.8 | R+1.1 |
| 2020 | 28.2%(3,002) | 70.0%(7,436) | R+41.7 | D+1.7 |
| 2016 | 25.8%(2,280) | 69.2%(6,116) | R+43.4 | R+23.8 |
| 2012 | 39.4%(3,272) | 59.1%(4,901) | R+19.6 | R+10.8 |
| 2008 | 44.5%(3,780) | 53.3%(4,527) | R+8.8 | D+13.8 |
| 2004 | 38.0%(3,189) | 60.7%(5,084) | R+22.6 | R+7.0 |
| 2000 | 40.5%(2,774) | 56.1%(3,842) | R+15.6 | R+19.1 |
| 1996 | 43.7%(2,666) | 40.3%(2,455) | D+3.5 | D+1.5 |
| 1992 | 35.8%(2,297) | 33.8%(2,173) | D+1.9 | D+25.1 |
| 1988 | 38.0%(2,092) | 61.2%(3,369) | R+23.2 | D+15.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Kalkaska County, MI • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.8%(3,150) | 68.6%(7,757) | R+40.7 | D+0.3 |
| 2020 | 28.7%(3,013) | 69.7%(7,328) | R+41.0 | R+9.8 |
| 2018 | 32.9%(2,737) | 64.1%(5,340) | R+31.3 | R+23.3 |
| 2014 | 42.8%(2,448) | 50.8%(2,905) | R+8.0 | R+7.0 |
| 2012 | 47.2%(3,859) | 48.2%(3,940) | R+1.0 | R+9.5 |
| 2008 | 51.6%(4,237) | 43.0%(3,536) | D+8.5 | D+10.1 |
| 2006 | 47.9%(3,180) | 49.5%(3,283) | R+1.6 | R+11.0 |
| 2002 | 53.9%(2,727) | 44.5%(2,247) | D+9.5 | D+31.0 |
| 2000 | 37.8%(2,457) | 59.4%(3,853) | R+21.5 | R+25.5 |
| 1996 | 51.0%(2,927) | 47.0%(2,697) | D+4.0 | D+28.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34.0%(3,009) | 63.4%(5,616) | R+29.4 | R+0.6 |
| 2018 | 33.3%(2,782) | 62.1%(5,190) | R+28.8 | R+9.3 |
| 2014 | 38.1%(2,202) | 57.6%(3,330) | R+19.5 | D+25.8 |
| 2010 | 25.3%(1,467) | 70.5%(4,096) | R+45.3 | R+35.3 |
| 2006 | 44.0%(2,945) | 54.1%(3,614) | R+10.0 | D+4.6 |
| 2002 | 42.0%(2,234) | 56.6%(3,010) | R+14.6 | D+11.6 |
| 1998 | 36.9%(1,844) | 63.1%(3,155) | R+26.2 | D+17.8 |
| 1994 | 28.0%(1,298) | 72.0%(3,338) | R+44.0 | R+21.7 |
| 1990 | 38.5%(1,450) | 60.8%(2,289) | R+22.3 | R+57.1 |
| 1986 | 67.2%(2,425) | 32.4%(1,168) | D+34.9 | D+43.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab