Manistee County, MI
MI · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Manistee County, MI (Michigan) voted R+15.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 8,748 votes (57.09%) to 6,309 (41.17%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Manistee County is classified as a solid Republican county. Manistee County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 25,350.
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 | 41.2%(6,309) | 57.1%(8,748) | R+15.9 | R+0.8 |
| 2020 | 41.7%(6,107) | 56.8%(8,321) | R+15.1 | D+0.2 |
| 2016 | 39.3%(4,979) | 54.6%(6,915) | R+15.3 | R+21.2 |
| 2012 | 52.2%(6,473) | 46.3%(5,737) | D+5.9 | R+7.3 |
| 2008 | 55.6%(7,235) | 42.4%(5,510) | D+13.3 | D+13.4 |
| 2004 | 49.2%(6,272) | 49.4%(6,295) | R+0.2 | R+2.3 |
| 2000 | 49.3%(5,639) | 47.3%(5,401) | D+2.1 | R+12.9 |
| 1996 | 51.1%(5,383) | 36.1%(3,807) | D+15.0 | D+0.3 |
| 1992 | 44.6%(5,193) | 30.0%(3,491) | D+14.6 | D+20.5 |
| 1988 | 46.7%(4,765) | 52.6%(5,368) | R+5.9 | D+17.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Manistee County, MI • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.8%(6,177) | 56.1%(8,491) | R+15.3 | D+0.9 |
| 2020 | 41.2%(5,995) | 57.4%(8,356) | R+16.2 | R+8.2 |
| 2018 | 44.8%(5,242) | 52.8%(6,183) | R+8.0 | R+18.4 |
| 2014 | 53.1%(4,867) | 42.8%(3,921) | D+10.3 | R+6.7 |
| 2012 | 56.8%(6,998) | 39.9%(4,906) | D+17.0 | R+10.1 |
| 2008 | 61.8%(7,888) | 34.7%(4,426) | D+27.1 | D+11.0 |
| 2006 | 57.1%(6,036) | 41.0%(4,335) | D+16.1 | R+7.9 |
| 2002 | 61.4%(5,324) | 37.4%(3,246) | D+23.9 | D+31.8 |
| 2000 | 44.8%(4,961) | 52.6%(5,831) | R+7.9 | R+24.9 |
| 1996 | 57.8%(5,820) | 40.7%(4,098) | D+17.1 | D+32.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 47.7%(12,052) | 50.3%(12,728) | R+2.7 | D+1.7 |
| 2018 | 46.3%(5,420) | 50.6%(5,928) | R+4.3 | R+7.5 |
| 2014 | 50.3%(4,652) | 47.1%(4,362) | D+3.1 | D+26.8 |
| 2010 | 36.6%(3,352) | 60.3%(5,513) | R+23.6 | R+33.9 |
| 2006 | 54.4%(5,765) | 44.1%(4,672) | D+10.3 | D+10.4 |
| 2002 | 49.3%(4,389) | 49.4%(4,401) | R+0.1 | D+25.6 |
| 1998 | 37.2%(3,247) | 62.8%(5,493) | R+25.7 | D+7.2 |
| 1994 | 33.5%(2,758) | 66.5%(5,465) | R+32.9 | R+21.2 |
| 1990 | 43.9%(3,386) | 55.5%(4,289) | R+11.7 | R+55.6 |
| 1986 | 71.8%(4,995) | 27.9%(1,939) | D+43.9 | D+40.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab