Emmet, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Emmet, Michigan has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 9.5 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 | 8,602 | 58.5% | 21.4 pts (3,151 votes) | 14,711 | — | 27.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,332 | 59.5% | 20.1 pts (3,486 votes) | 17,372 | +2.1 pts | 23.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 9,314 | 51.3% | 4.4 pts (799 votes) | 18,149 | +15.8 pts | 21.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,253 | 57.9% | 17.1 pts (3,028 votes) | 17,709 | -12.8 pts | 26.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,616 | 56.5% | 19.4 pts (3,644 votes) | 18,802 | -3.4 pts | 20.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,135 | 54.7% | 11.2 pts (2,473 votes) | 22,177 | +9.4 pts | 14.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,465 | 54.5% | 10.8 pts (2,460 votes) | 22,851 | +0.4 pts | 9.5 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 | 31,517 | 46.7% of population |
| 2004 | 32,824 | 52.9% of population |
| 2008 | 32,852 | 55.2% of population |
| 2012 | 32,806 | 54.0% of population |
| 2016 | 32,875 | 57.2% of population |
| 2020 | 34,113 | 65.0% of population |
| 2024 | 33,949 | 67.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Emmet shifted 11.5 points toward the Democratic 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
Emmet 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 Emmet voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Emmet 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 Emmet?
Emmet's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 4.5 points (799 votes) out of 18,149 total votes cast.
Has Emmet ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Emmet has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Emmet?
The widest margin on record for Emmet was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 22.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Emmet relative to its population?
In 2024, 22,851 votes were recorded in Emmet against a total population of 33,949 (67.3% 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 Emmet a presidential bellwether county?
Emmet 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%).