Alger, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Alger, Michigan has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 18.6 pts more Rep. than Michigan overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,142 | 49.1% | 1.6 pts (71 votes) | 4,366 | — | 7.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,395 | 50.3% | 1.6 pts (77 votes) | 4,765 | +3.3 pts | 1.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,472 | 52.0% | 6.0 pts (284 votes) | 4,750 | +4.5 pts | 10.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,330 | 50.5% | 2.6 pts (118 votes) | 4,618 | -8.7 pts | 12.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,585 | 57.2% | 20.4 pts (922 votes) | 4,518 | -19.1 pts | 21.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,014 | 58.8% | 18.7 pts (961 votes) | 5,128 | +2.7 pts | 21.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,116 | 59.3% | 19.8 pts (1,041 votes) | 5,258 | -1.1 pts | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,819 | 44.5% of population |
| 2004 | 9,680 | 49.2% of population |
| 2008 | 9,647 | 49.2% of population |
| 2012 | 9,451 | 48.9% of population |
| 2016 | 9,129 | 49.5% of population |
| 2020 | 8,839 | 58.0% of population |
| 2024 | 8,695 | 60.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Alger shifted 18.4 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Alger has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Alger voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Alger has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Alger?
Alger's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 1.6 points (77 votes) out of 4,765 total votes cast.
Has Alger ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Alger changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Alger?
The widest margin on record for Alger was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 21.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Alger relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,258 votes were recorded in Alger against a total population of 8,695 (60.5% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Alger a presidential bellwether county?
Alger has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).