Sanilac County, MI
MI · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Sanilac County, MI (Michigan) voted R+47.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 17,080 votes (73.11%) to 5,957 (25.5%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Sanilac County is classified as a deep Republican county. Sanilac County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1892. The county has a population of approximately 40,462.
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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
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.5%(5,957) | 73.1%(17,080) | R+47.6 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 26.6%(5,966) | 72.2%(16,194) | R+45.6 | R+1.0 |
| 2016 | 25.3%(4,873) | 69.8%(13,446) | R+44.5 | R+24.2 |
| 2012 | 39.1%(7,212) | 59.4%(10,963) | R+20.3 | R+12.2 |
| 2008 | 44.9%(9,047) | 53.0%(10,679) | R+8.1 | D+14.8 |
| 2004 | 38.0%(7,883) | 60.8%(12,632) | R+22.9 | R+2.3 |
| 2000 | 38.5%(7,153) | 59.1%(10,966) | R+20.5 | R+16.3 |
| 1996 | 41.0%(7,092) | 45.2%(7,821) | R+4.2 | D+6.6 |
| 1992 | 31.3%(5,868) | 42.1%(7,891) | R+10.8 | D+21.3 |
| 1988 | 33.6%(5,445) | 65.7%(10,653) | R+32.1 | D+18.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Sanilac County, MI • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.3%(6,056) | 70.9%(16,306) | R+44.6 | R+2.7 |
| 2020 | 28.1%(6,244) | 70.0%(15,544) | R+41.9 | R+10.0 |
| 2018 | 33.0%(5,418) | 64.8%(10,657) | R+31.9 | R+18.9 |
| 2014 | 41.0%(5,143) | 54.0%(6,771) | R+13.0 | R+22.4 |
| 2012 | 53.2%(9,665) | 43.8%(7,959) | D+9.4 | R+3.4 |
| 2008 | 54.3%(10,614) | 41.5%(8,113) | D+12.8 | D+14.1 |
| 2006 | 48.4%(7,918) | 49.7%(8,132) | R+1.3 | R+2.4 |
| 2002 | 49.5%(6,844) | 48.4%(6,688) | D+1.1 | D+25.4 |
| 2000 | 36.3%(6,643) | 60.6%(11,095) | R+24.3 | R+22.6 |
| 1996 | 48.2%(8,170) | 49.9%(8,456) | R+1.7 | D+32.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31.7%(5,967) | 66.3%(12,473) | R+34.6 | R+3.7 |
| 2018 | 32.8%(5,383) | 63.7%(10,443) | R+30.9 | R+1.6 |
| 2014 | 33.9%(4,288) | 63.2%(7,986) | R+29.3 | D+16.7 |
| 2010 | 25.9%(3,453) | 71.8%(9,576) | R+45.9 | R+31.3 |
| 2006 | 42.0%(6,897) | 56.5%(9,290) | R+14.6 | D+9.0 |
| 2002 | 37.4%(5,265) | 60.9%(8,581) | R+23.5 | D+18.8 |
| 1998 | 28.8%(4,023) | 71.1%(9,941) | R+42.4 | D+7.2 |
| 1994 | 25.2%(3,513) | 74.8%(10,425) | R+49.6 | R+25.4 |
| 1990 | 37.7%(4,732) | 61.9%(7,778) | R+24.2 | R+53.9 |
| 1986 | 64.7%(7,101) | 35.1%(3,849) | D+29.6 | D+53.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab