Chippewa, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Chippewa, Michigan has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 23.2 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 | 7,526 | 52.4% | 8.1 pts (1,156 votes) | 14,354 | — | 13.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,122 | 55.3% | 11.6 pts (1,919 votes) | 16,488 | -3.4 pts | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,267 | 49.5% | 0.5 pts (83 votes) | 16,708 | +11.3 pts | 17.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,278 | 53.2% | 7.6 pts (1,178 votes) | 15,564 | -7.2 pts | 17.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,122 | 59.0% | 24.2 pts (3,743 votes) | 15,456 | -18.2 pts | 25.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,681 | 60.5% | 22.9 pts (4,033 votes) | 17,642 | +2.5 pts | 26.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,249 | 61.3% | 24.2 pts (4,453 votes) | 18,365 | -1.4 pts | 23.2 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 | 38,593 | 37.2% of population |
| 2004 | 38,803 | 42.5% of population |
| 2008 | 39,247 | 42.6% of population |
| 2012 | 38,993 | 39.9% of population |
| 2016 | 37,683 | 41.0% of population |
| 2020 | 36,787 | 48.0% of population |
| 2024 | 36,253 | 50.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Chippewa shifted 16.4 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
Chippewa has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Chippewa voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Chippewa has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Chippewa?
Chippewa's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 0.5 points (83 votes) out of 16,708 total votes cast.
Has Chippewa ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Chippewa has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Chippewa?
The widest margin on record for Chippewa was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 25.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Chippewa relative to its population?
In 2024, 18,365 votes were recorded in Chippewa against a total population of 36,253 (50.7% 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 Chippewa a presidential bellwether county?
Chippewa has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).