Macomb County, MI
MI · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Macomb County, MI (Michigan) voted R+13.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 284,660 votes (55.81%) to 214,977 (42.15%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Macomb County is classified as a lean Republican county. Macomb County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 879,853.
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 | 42.1%(214,977) | 55.8%(284,660) | R+13.7 | R+5.6 |
| 2020 | 45.3%(223,952) | 53.4%(263,863) | R+8.1 | D+3.5 |
| 2016 | 42.0%(176,317) | 53.6%(224,665) | R+11.5 | R+15.5 |
| 2012 | 51.3%(208,016) | 47.3%(191,913) | D+4.0 | R+4.6 |
| 2008 | 53.4%(223,784) | 44.8%(187,663) | D+8.6 | D+10.1 |
| 2004 | 48.8%(196,160) | 50.2%(202,166) | R+1.5 | R+3.9 |
| 2000 | 50.0%(172,625) | 47.5%(164,265) | D+2.4 | R+7.7 |
| 1996 | 49.5%(151,430) | 39.4%(120,616) | D+10.1 | D+15.0 |
| 1992 | 37.4%(130,732) | 42.3%(147,795) | R+4.9 | D+16.7 |
| 1988 | 38.8%(112,856) | 60.3%(175,632) | R+21.6 | D+11.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Macomb County, MI • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.6%(217,665) | 53.3%(265,883) | R+9.7 | R+4.0 |
| 2020 | 46.1%(224,448) | 51.8%(252,052) | R+5.7 | R+7.5 |
| 2018 | 50.1%(179,975) | 48.2%(173,369) | D+1.8 | R+10.6 |
| 2014 | 53.9%(140,600) | 41.4%(108,147) | D+12.4 | R+10.3 |
| 2012 | 59.8%(236,071) | 37.0%(146,108) | D+22.8 | R+8.2 |
| 2008 | 63.6%(257,439) | 32.6%(131,962) | D+31.0 | D+19.4 |
| 2006 | 54.8%(171,971) | 43.2%(135,676) | D+11.6 | R+9.9 |
| 2002 | 60.1%(151,107) | 38.6%(97,062) | D+21.5 | D+21.1 |
| 2000 | 48.6%(164,596) | 48.2%(163,150) | D+0.4 | R+14.9 |
| 1996 | 56.6%(168,802) | 41.3%(123,192) | D+15.3 | D+35.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34.4%(398,554) | 31.0%(358,516) | D+3.5 | R+0.0 |
| 2018 | 50.4%(181,603) | 46.9%(169,073) | D+3.5 | D+13.4 |
| 2014 | 44.0%(116,651) | 53.9%(142,836) | R+9.9 | D+14.7 |
| 2010 | 36.7%(98,675) | 61.3%(164,660) | R+24.6 | R+30.4 |
| 2006 | 52.2%(164,515) | 46.3%(145,968) | D+5.9 | D+10.4 |
| 2002 | 47.2%(121,065) | 51.6%(132,583) | R+4.5 | D+30.5 |
| 1998 | 32.5%(80,438) | 67.5%(166,920) | R+35.0 | D+4.8 |
| 1994 | 30.1%(74,473) | 69.9%(173,003) | R+39.8 | R+33.0 |
| 1990 | 45.9%(96,088) | 52.7%(110,387) | R+6.8 | R+43.4 |
| 1986 | 68.0%(128,120) | 31.5%(59,315) | D+36.5 | D+31.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab