HarrisDemocratic32.0%6,224TrumpRepublican66.6%12,968KennedyIndependent0.6%109
R+34.6- Lead
- 6,744
- Total
- 19,476
- vs nation
- R+33.2
- Turnout
- 75.1%
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
2024 turnout 75.1% of 26,080 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic32.0%5,838TrumpRepublican66.3%12,102JorgensenLibertarian1.4%259
R+34.3- Lead
- 6,264
- Total
- 18,265
- vs nation
- R+38.7
- Turnout
- 71.9%
ClintonDemocratic28.9%4,436TrumpRepublican65.1%10,000JohnsonLibertarian3.8%579
R+36.2- Lead
- 5,564
- Total
- 15,370
- vs nation
- R+38.3
- Turnout
- 62.0%
ObamaDemocratic41.5%6,184RomneyRepublican56.7%8,450SteinGreen0.6%91
R+15.2- Lead
- 2,266
- Total
- 14,898
- vs nation
- R+19.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic47.0%7,379McCainRepublican51.2%8,044OtherAll other candidates1.8%281
R+4.2- Lead
- 665
- Total
- 15,704
- vs nation
- R+11.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic39.8%6,034BushRepublican59.1%8,966OtherAll other candidates1.1%160
R+19.3- Lead
- 2,932
- Total
- 15,160
- vs nation
- R+16.9
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic41.0%5,326BushRepublican55.6%7,215NaderGreen2.7%352
R+14.6- Lead
- 1,889
- Total
- 12,982
- vs nation
- R+15.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic46.3%5,510DoleRepublican40.9%4,866PerotReform11.7%1,386
D+5.4- Lead
- 644
- Total
- 11,888
- vs nation
- R+3.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+34.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 34,0772024 5-year
- Median household income
- $61,0852024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 90.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 2.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+18.8 in 1964MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+69.6 in 1928MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Newaygo County, MI · twin score 83.6
Midterm durability
Total general-election participants divided by same-year citizen voting-age population. These are total ballots or participating voters—not presidential candidate votes.
- 2024 total turnout
- 75.1%19,584 participants ÷ 26,080 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +5.6 ptsHigh-turnout, durable
- Drop-off versus state
- -9.5 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026 scenario
- 69.5%–69.6%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 15,494 | 25,003 | 62.0% | A/A |
| 2018 · Midterm | 14,242 | 25,190 | 56.5% | A/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 18,354 | 25,539 | 71.9% | A/A |
| 2022 · Midterm | 17,145 | 25,872 | 66.3% | A/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 19,584 | 26,080 | 75.1% | A/A |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 293/111.
- 2018: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 297/138.
- 2020: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 301/2.
- 2022: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 306/183.
- 2024: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 311/228.
Precinct data
Results by precinct
40 precincts · 19,476 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -Haring Township, Precinct 1Haring Township, Precinct 1 | 585 | 1,436 | 21 | 2,042 | 28.6% | 70.3% | R+41.7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -City of Cadillac, Precinct 1City of Cadillac, Precinct 1 | 693 | 1,071 | 29 | 1,793 | 38.7% | 59.7% | R+21.1 |
| Precinct -City of Cadillac, Precinct 3City of Cadillac, Precinct 3 | 760 | 995 | 37 | 1,792 | 42.4% | 55.5% | R+13.1 |
| Precinct -Cherry Grove Township, Precinct 1Cherry Grove Township, Precinct 1 | 572 | 1,124 | 28 | 1,724 | 33.2% | 65.2% | R+32.0 |
| Precinct -City of Cadillac, Precinct 2City of Cadillac, Precinct 2 | 709 | 959 | 20 | 1,688 | 42.0% | 56.8% | R+14.8 |
| Precinct -Clam Lake Township, Precinct 1Clam Lake Township, Precinct 1 | 510 | 1,104 | 20 | 1,634 | 31.2% | 67.6% | R+36.4 |
| Precinct -Selma Township, Precinct 1Selma Township, Precinct 1 | 423 | 893 | 21 | 1,337 | 31.6% | 66.8% | R+35.2 |
| Precinct -Hanover Township, Precinct 1Hanover Township, Precinct 1 | 282 | 744 | 10 | 1,036 | 27.2% | 71.8% | R+44.6 |
| Precinct -Springville Township, Precinct 1Springville Township, Precinct 1 | 252 | 724 | 17 | 993 | 25.4% | 72.9% | R+47.5 |
| Precinct -Cedar Creek Township, Precinct 1Cedar Creek Township, Precinct 1 | 256 | 720 | 12 | 988 | 25.9% | 72.9% | R+47.0 |
| Precinct -Wexford Township, Precinct 1Wexford Township, Precinct 1 | 162 | 549 | 15 | 726 | 22.3% | 75.6% | R+53.3 |
| Precinct -City of Manton, Precinct 1City of Manton, Precinct 1 | 165 | 437 | 8 | 610 | 27.0% | 71.6% | R+44.6 |
| Precinct -Colfax Township, Precinct 1Colfax Township, Precinct 1 | 151 | 402 | 2 | 555 | 27.2% | 72.4% | R+45.2 |
| Precinct -Liberty Township, Precinct 1Liberty Township, Precinct 1 | 103 | 431 | 5 | 539 | 19.1% | 80.0% | R+60.9 |
| Precinct -Antioch Township, Precinct 1Antioch Township, Precinct 1 | 152 | 355 | 8 | 515 | 29.5% | 68.9% | R+39.4 |
| Precinct -Boon Township, Precinct 1Boon Township, Precinct 1 | 133 | 256 | 12 | 401 | 33.2% | 63.8% | R+30.7 |
| Precinct -Greenwood Township, Precinct 1Greenwood Township, Precinct 1 | 94 | 280 | 5 | 379 | 24.8% | 73.9% | R+49.1 |
| Precinct -Slagle Township, Precinct 1Slagle Township, Precinct 1 | 96 | 225 | 8 | 329 | 29.2% | 68.4% | R+39.2 |
| Precinct -South Branch Township, Precinct 1South Branch Township, Precinct 1 | 94 | 164 | 2 | 260 | 36.2% | 63.1% | R+26.9 |
| Precinct -Henderson Township, Precinct 1Henderson Township, Precinct 1 | 32 | 99 | 4 | 135 | 23.7% | 73.3% | R+49.6 |
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| 1650958000001165-09580-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1651232000001165-12320-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1651232000002165-12320-00002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1651232000003165-12320-00003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1651412000001165-14120-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1651506000001165-15060-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1651586000001165-15860-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1651720000001165-17200-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1653524000001165-35240-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1653642000001165-36420-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1653660000001165-36600-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1653764000001165-37640-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1654738000001165-47380-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1655088000001165-50880-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1657238000001165-72380-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1657422000001165-74220-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1657482000001165-74820-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1657594000001165-75940-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 1658650000001165-86500-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −8.3% |
| 1896 | −19.4% |
| 1900 | −40.5% |
| 1904 | −58.8% |
| 1908 | −51.2% |
| 1912 | −6.4% |
| 1916 | −15.4% |
| 1920 | −49.5% |
| 1924 | −65.8% |
| 1928 | −69.6% |
| 1932 | −2.6% |
| 1936 | +8.7% |
| 1940 | −18.8% |
| 1944 | −23.8% |
| 1948 | −17.8% |
| 1952 | −39.2% |
| 1956 | −31.9% |
| 1960 | −30.3% |
| 1964 | +18.8% |
| 1968 | −19.8% |
| 1972 | −25.6% |
| 1976 | −11.2% |
| 1980 | −16.6% |
| 1984 | −36.2% |
| 1988 | −16.9% |
| 1992 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | +5.4% |
| 2000 | −14.6% |
| 2004 | −19.3% |
| 2008 | −4.2% |
| 2012 | −15.2% |
| 2016 | −36.2% |
| 2020 | −34.3% |
| 2024 | −34.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 37 Senate · 12 governor
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 30.1%5,555 | 69.9%12,880 | 18,435 |
| 2020 | R | 28.7%4,973 | 71.3%12,334 | 17,307 |
U.S. Senate
Each row shows U.S. Senate votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
Governor
Each row shows Governor votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 25,289 |
| 2018 | 25,287 |
| 2020 | 27,536 |
| 2022 | 28,387 |
| 2024 | 29,318 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
+142 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net +1,457 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $53,905 in average income, against $61,302 for residents who stayed — 12% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean R+20.9 on average — 14 points more Democratic-leaning than Wexford County, MI itself (R+34.6).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Grand Traverse County, MI165R+1.7
- Missaukee County, MI113R+56.0
- Osceola County, MI69R+47.9
- Kent County, MI51D+5.4
- Mecosta County, MI27R+30.0
- Manistee County, MI25R+15.9
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Grand Traverse County, MI112
- Missaukee County, MI107
- Osceola County, MI83
- Kent County, MI51
- Manistee County, MI25
- Mecosta County, MI24
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | −183 |
| 2012 | −153 |
| 2013 | −77 |
| 2014 | +276 |
| 2015 | −19 |
| 2016 | +148 |
| 2017 | +98 |
| 2018 | +166 |
| 2019 | +160 |
| 2021 | +277 |
| 2022 | +268 |
| 2023 | +213 |
| 2024 | +141 |
| 2025 | +142 |
Wexford sits in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where a sparse, predominantly white rural population has shifted decisively toward Republican presidential candidates, posting a 34-point margin in 2024 that outpaces most of the state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 18.8 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 69.6 points in 1928. The 2024 margin was 34.6 points.
A population of 34,077, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,085 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Newaygo County and Kalkaska County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Newaygo County
Michigan
83.6twin score
elasticity% unaffiliated2008 margin≠ Swedish ancestry
Kalkaska County
Michigan
83.3twin score
elasticity% unaffiliated% White≠ Swedish ancestry
Branch County
Michigan
81.7twin score
elasticity% unaffiliatedPolish ancestry≠ Swedish ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wexford County, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wexford County, Michigan voted Republican by 34.6 points (R+34.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 19,476 votes cast, 6,224 went Democratic and 12,968 went Republican.
When did Wexford County, Michigan last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wexford County, Michigan voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Wexford County, Michigan?
Wexford County, Michigan has a population of 34,077 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wexford County, Michigan?
Median household income in Wexford County, Michigan is $61,085 — below the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Wexford County, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wexford County, Michigan from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.