Delta, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Delta, Michigan has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 29.4 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 | 8,871 | 51.2% | 5.2 pts (901 votes) | 17,316 | — | 10.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,680 | 50.3% | 1.6 pts (299 votes) | 19,238 | +3.8 pts | 5.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 9,974 | 52.3% | 6.4 pts (1,211 votes) | 19,064 | +8.0 pts | 10.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,534 | 52.8% | 6.7 pts (1,204 votes) | 18,050 | -13.2 pts | 16.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 11,121 | 60.1% | 25.3 pts (4,685 votes) | 18,492 | -19.9 pts | 26.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,207 | 62.4% | 26.5 pts (5,601 votes) | 21,151 | -0.2 pts | 29.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,109 | 64.5% | 30.4 pts (6,647 votes) | 21,874 | -3.9 pts | 29.4 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 | 38,542 | 44.9% of population |
| 2004 | 38,123 | 50.5% of population |
| 2008 | 37,409 | 51.0% of population |
| 2012 | 36,836 | 49.0% of population |
| 2016 | 36,196 | 51.1% of population |
| 2020 | 36,874 | 57.4% of population |
| 2024 | 36,687 | 59.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Delta shifted 25.5 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
Delta has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Delta voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Delta has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Delta?
Delta's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.6 points (299 votes) out of 19,238 total votes cast.
Has Delta ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Delta changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Delta?
The widest margin on record for Delta was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 30.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Delta relative to its population?
In 2024, 21,874 votes were recorded in Delta against a total population of 36,687 (59.6% 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 Delta a presidential bellwether county?
Delta has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).