Gogebic, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Gogebic, Michigan has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 15.9 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,066 | 48.8% | 1.6 pts (137 votes) | 8,339 | — | 3.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,421 | 52.3% | 5.8 pts (486 votes) | 8,452 | +4.1 pts | 2.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,757 | 57.6% | 17.3 pts (1,427 votes) | 8,264 | +11.8 pts | 0.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,058 | 53.6% | 8.1 pts (614 votes) | 7,576 | -9.5 pts | 1.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,018 | 54.8% | 14.9 pts (1,093 votes) | 7,329 | -23.9 pts | 15.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,600 | 55.6% | 12.5 pts (1,030 votes) | 8,266 | +3.1 pts | 15.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,803 | 57.9% | 17.1 pts (1,418 votes) | 8,295 | -4.7 pts | 15.9 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 | 17,219 | 48.4% of population |
| 2004 | 16,976 | 49.8% of population |
| 2008 | 16,499 | 50.1% of population |
| 2012 | 16,041 | 47.2% of population |
| 2016 | 15,340 | 47.8% of population |
| 2020 | 14,346 | 57.6% of population |
| 2024 | 14,217 | 58.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gogebic shifted 19.0 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
Gogebic has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Gogebic voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gogebic has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Gogebic?
Gogebic's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 1.7 points (137 votes) out of 8,339 total votes cast.
Has Gogebic ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Gogebic changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gogebic?
The widest margin on record for Gogebic was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 17.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Gogebic relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,295 votes were recorded in Gogebic against a total population of 14,217 (58.3% 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 Gogebic a presidential bellwether county?
Gogebic has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).