Genesee, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Genesee, Michigan has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 5.7 pts more Dem. 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 119,833 | 62.8% | 27.9 pts (53,192 votes) | 190,865 | — | 23.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 128,334 | 60.0% | 20.8 pts (44,464 votes) | 213,775 | -7.6 pts | 17.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 143,927 | 65.5% | 32.5 pts (71,476 votes) | 219,896 | +12.1 pts | 16.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 128,978 | 63.6% | 28.2 pts (57,170 votes) | 202,933 | -4.6 pts | 18.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 102,751 | 52.3% | 9.5 pts (18,576 votes) | 196,296 | -18.5 pts | 10.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 119,390 | 53.9% | 9.3 pts (20,676 votes) | 221,360 | -0.5 pts | 6.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 114,670 | 51.4% | 4.2 pts (9,367 votes) | 223,268 | -5.2 pts | 5.7 pts more Dem. |
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 | 436,965 | 43.7% of population |
| 2004 | 442,534 | 48.3% of population |
| 2008 | 433,082 | 50.8% of population |
| 2012 | 418,193 | 48.5% of population |
| 2016 | 408,926 | 48.0% of population |
| 2020 | 405,793 | 54.5% of population |
| 2024 | 402,279 | 55.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Genesee shifted 24.3 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
Genesee has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Genesee voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Genesee has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Genesee?
Genesee's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 4.3 points (9,367 votes) out of 223,268 total votes cast.
Has Genesee ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Genesee has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Genesee?
The widest margin on record for Genesee was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 33.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Genesee relative to its population?
In 2024, 223,268 votes were recorded in Genesee against a total population of 402,279 (55.5% 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 Genesee a presidential bellwether county?
Genesee has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).