St. Joseph County, MI
MI · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
St. Joseph County, MI (Michigan) voted R+33.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 19,403 votes (66.11%) to 9,452 (32.2%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. St. Joseph County is classified as a deep Republican county. St. Joseph County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 60,969.
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 | 32.2%(9,452) | 66.1%(19,403) | R+33.9 | R+2.2 |
| 2020 | 33.1%(9,262) | 64.9%(18,127) | R+31.7 | R+1.0 |
| 2016 | 31.4%(7,526) | 62.1%(14,884) | R+30.7 | R+18.5 |
| 2012 | 43.1%(10,112) | 55.4%(12,978) | R+12.2 | R+10.0 |
| 2008 | 47.9%(12,322) | 50.1%(12,886) | R+2.2 | D+20.4 |
| 2004 | 38.2%(9,648) | 60.8%(15,340) | R+22.6 | R+2.9 |
| 2000 | 38.9%(8,574) | 58.6%(12,906) | R+19.7 | R+13.7 |
| 1996 | 41.0%(8,529) | 47.0%(9,764) | R+5.9 | D+2.5 |
| 1992 | 32.6%(7,817) | 41.0%(9,836) | R+8.4 | D+21.6 |
| 1988 | 34.7%(7,017) | 64.8%(13,084) | R+30.0 | D+15.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
St. Joseph County, MI • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.0%(9,195) | 64.5%(18,545) | R+32.5 | D+0.8 |
| 2020 | 32.0%(8,824) | 65.3%(18,018) | R+33.3 | R+7.8 |
| 2018 | 35.7%(7,278) | 61.2%(12,489) | R+25.5 | R+13.5 |
| 2014 | 41.2%(6,102) | 53.2%(7,891) | R+12.1 | R+9.7 |
| 2012 | 47.0%(10,767) | 49.4%(11,311) | R+2.4 | R+11.0 |
| 2008 | 52.4%(13,075) | 43.8%(10,932) | D+8.6 | D+12.6 |
| 2006 | 46.9%(8,855) | 50.9%(9,604) | R+4.0 | R+0.3 |
| 2002 | 47.3%(7,182) | 51.0%(7,737) | R+3.7 | D+23.3 |
| 2000 | 35.2%(7,569) | 62.1%(13,366) | R+26.9 | R+19.4 |
| 1996 | 45.3%(8,955) | 52.8%(10,437) | R+7.5 | D+31.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 38.3%(8,402) | 59.5%(13,059) | R+21.2 | D+0.1 |
| 2018 | 37.2%(7,611) | 58.5%(11,962) | R+21.3 | D+4.3 |
| 2014 | 35.6%(5,308) | 61.2%(9,124) | R+25.6 | D+18.0 |
| 2010 | 27.0%(4,126) | 70.6%(10,794) | R+43.6 | R+37.5 |
| 2006 | 46.2%(8,818) | 52.3%(9,972) | R+6.0 | D+11.2 |
| 2002 | 40.9%(6,341) | 58.1%(9,014) | R+17.2 | D+32.5 |
| 1998 | 25.1%(3,703) | 74.9%(11,026) | R+49.7 | R+3.8 |
| 1994 | 27.0%(4,104) | 72.9%(11,073) | R+45.9 | R+22.9 |
| 1990 | 38.2%(5,404) | 61.2%(8,661) | R+23.0 | R+45.5 |
| 1986 | 61.1%(7,688) | 38.6%(4,859) | D+22.5 | D+39.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab