Michigan 2000 Presidential Election Results by County
In 2000, the Republican candidate won 59 of Michigan's 83 counties.
| County | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,152 | 52.6% | 7.6 pts | 5,997 |
| Alger | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,142 | 49.1% | 1.6 pts | 4,366 |
| Allegan | George W. Bush | Republican | 28,197 | 62.8% | 28.3 pts | 44,891 |
| Alpena | Al Gore | Democratic | 7,053 | 49.9% | 2.0 pts | 14,132 |
| Antrim | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,780 | 58.9% | 21.3 pts | 11,507 |
| Arenac | Al Gore | Democratic | 3,685 | 50.7% | 3.6 pts | 7,267 |
| Baraga | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,836 | 54.1% | 12.8 pts | 3,393 |
| Barry | George W. Bush | Republican | 15,716 | 59.9% | 22.7 pts | 26,244 |
| Bay | Al Gore | Democratic | 28,251 | 54.7% | 11.8 pts | 51,636 |
| Benzie | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,172 | 51.7% | 7.8 pts | 8,072 |
| Berrien | George W. Bush | Republican | 35,689 | 54.7% | 11.6 pts | 65,241 |
| Branch | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,743 | 55.4% | 13.0 pts | 15,783 |
| Calhoun | Al Gore | Democratic | 27,312 | 49.6% | 1.9 pts | 55,080 |
| Cass | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,545 | 53.2% | 8.8 pts | 19,825 |
| Charlevoix | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,018 | 56.2% | 16.5 pts | 12,487 |
| Cheboygan | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,815 | 54.0% | 10.5 pts | 12,617 |
| Chippewa | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,526 | 52.4% | 8.1 pts | 14,354 |
| Clare | Al Gore | Democratic | 6,287 | 49.9% | 2.8 pts | 12,607 |
| Clinton | George W. Bush | Republican | 18,054 | 56.1% | 14.5 pts | 32,199 |
| Crawford | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,345 | 52.6% | 8.7 pts | 6,364 |
| Delta | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,871 | 51.2% | 5.2 pts | 17,316 |
| Dickinson | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,932 | 54.0% | 10.9 pts | 12,832 |
| Eaton | George W. Bush | Republican | 24,803 | 50.3% | 3.2 pts | 49,272 |
| Emmet | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,602 | 58.5% | 21.4 pts | 14,711 |
| Genesee | Al Gore | Democratic | 119,833 | 62.8% | 27.9 pts | 190,865 |
| Gladwin | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,743 | 49.4% | 1.5 pts | 11,629 |
| Gogebic | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,066 | 48.8% | 1.6 pts | 8,339 |
| Grand Traverse | George W. Bush | Republican | 22,358 | 58.5% | 20.9 pts | 38,229 |
| Gratiot | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,312 | 54.8% | 11.7 pts | 15,179 |
| Hillsdale | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,483 | 60.0% | 22.8 pts | 17,473 |
| Houghton | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,895 | 55.5% | 15.5 pts | 14,216 |
| Huron | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,911 | 55.4% | 12.5 pts | 16,095 |
| Ingham | Al Gore | Democratic | 69,231 | 57.4% | 18.2 pts | 120,595 |
| Ionia | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,915 | 58.1% | 18.5 pts | 23,970 |
| Iosco | Al Gore | Democratic | 6,505 | 49.2% | 1.2 pts | 13,222 |
| Iron | Al Gore | Democratic | 3,014 | 48.7% | 0.8 pts | 6,188 |
| Isabella | Al Gore | Democratic | 10,228 | 48.5% | 0.8 pts | 21,069 |
| Jackson | George W. Bush | Republican | 32,066 | 51.8% | 6.3 pts | 61,946 |
| Kalamazoo | Al Gore | Democratic | 48,807 | 48.5% | 0.5 pts | 100,656 |
| Kalkaska | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,842 | 56.1% | 15.6 pts | 6,849 |
| Kent | George W. Bush | Republican | 148,602 | 59.4% | 21.2 pts | 250,318 |
| Keweenaw | George W. Bush | Republican | 740 | 55.1% | 14.9 pts | 1,343 |
| Lake | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,584 | 55.1% | 13.3 pts | 4,693 |
| Lapeer | George W. Bush | Republican | 20,351 | 54.7% | 12.4 pts | 37,234 |
| Leelanau | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,840 | 57.0% | 18.4 pts | 12,009 |
| Lenawee | George W. Bush | Republican | 20,681 | 51.6% | 5.8 pts | 40,093 |
| Livingston | George W. Bush | Republican | 44,637 | 59.1% | 21.0 pts | 75,475 |
| Luce | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,480 | 58.4% | 20.7 pts | 2,536 |
| Mackinac | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,272 | 54.8% | 12.4 pts | 5,970 |
| Macomb | Al Gore | Democratic | 172,625 | 50.0% | 2.4 pts | 345,559 |
| Manistee | Al Gore | Democratic | 5,639 | 49.3% | 2.1 pts | 11,428 |
| Marquette | Al Gore | Democratic | 15,503 | 53.1% | 10.0 pts | 29,179 |
| Mason | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,066 | 54.3% | 11.4 pts | 13,016 |
| Mecosta | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,072 | 54.7% | 12.0 pts | 14,754 |
| Menominee | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,529 | 53.0% | 8.9 pts | 10,434 |
| Midland | George W. Bush | Republican | 21,887 | 56.3% | 15.2 pts | 38,888 |
| Missaukee | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,274 | 65.8% | 34.1 pts | 6,496 |
| Monroe | Al Gore | Democratic | 31,555 | 51.1% | 4.2 pts | 61,795 |
| Montcalm | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,696 | 55.4% | 13.4 pts | 22,904 |
| Montmorency | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,750 | 54.9% | 12.2 pts | 5,009 |
| Muskegon | Al Gore | Democratic | 37,865 | 54.7% | 11.3 pts | 69,270 |
| Newaygo | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,399 | 58.3% | 19.0 pts | 19,557 |
| Oakland | Al Gore | Democratic | 281,201 | 49.3% | 1.2 pts | 570,265 |
| Oceana | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,913 | 54.9% | 12.2 pts | 10,772 |
| Ogemaw | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,896 | 49.7% | 1.9 pts | 9,855 |
| Ontonagon | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,472 | 59.6% | 23.1 pts | 4,151 |
| Osceola | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,680 | 57.2% | 16.9 pts | 9,930 |
| Oscoda | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,207 | 55.3% | 13.3 pts | 3,992 |
| Otsego | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,108 | 58.1% | 19.7 pts | 10,505 |
| Ottawa | George W. Bush | Republican | 78,703 | 71.2% | 44.4 pts | 110,599 |
| Presque Isle | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,660 | 51.7% | 5.9 pts | 7,080 |
| Roscommon | Al Gore | Democratic | 6,433 | 49.8% | 1.9 pts | 12,928 |
| Saginaw | Al Gore | Democratic | 50,825 | 54.2% | 10.3 pts | 93,756 |
| Sanilac | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,966 | 59.1% | 20.5 pts | 18,566 |
| Schoolcraft | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,088 | 49.7% | 1.2 pts | 4,198 |
| Shiawassee | George W. Bush | Republican | 15,816 | 49.1% | 0.9 pts | 32,218 |
| St. Clair | George W. Bush | Republican | 33,571 | 49.0% | 0.8 pts | 68,516 |
| St. Joseph | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,906 | 58.6% | 19.7 pts | 22,024 |
| Tuscola | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,213 | 53.6% | 9.6 pts | 24,652 |
| Van Buren | George W. Bush | Republican | 14,792 | 50.2% | 3.4 pts | 29,482 |
| Washtenaw | Al Gore | Democratic | 86,647 | 59.8% | 23.6 pts | 144,940 |
| Wayne | Al Gore | Democratic | 530,414 | 69.0% | 40.0 pts | 768,627 |
| Wexford | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,215 | 55.6% | 14.6 pts | 12,982 |
Other Cycles
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party won the most counties in Michigan in 2000?
The Republican candidate won 59 of Michigan's 83 counties in 2000, with 24 counties going to the other major party.
Which Michigan county had the closest presidential result in 2000?
Kalamazoo had the closest margin in Michigan in 2000, with Al Gore (Democratic) winning by 0.5 points out of 100,656 total votes cast.
Which Michigan county had the widest presidential margin in 2000?
Ottawa had the widest margin in Michigan in 2000, with George W. Bush (Republican) winning by 44.4 points.
How many counties are included in Michigan's 2000 presidential results?
This page covers 83 counties in Michigan for the 2000 presidential election, based on MEDSL/EveryElectionResult.com county-level returns.