Hillsdale, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Hillsdale, Michigan has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 50.6 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 | 10,483 | 60.0% | 22.8 pts (3,988 votes) | 17,473 | — | 28.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,804 | 63.3% | 28.1 pts (5,681 votes) | 20,216 | -5.0 pts | 32.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 11,221 | 54.9% | 12.0 pts (2,456 votes) | 20,449 | +16.2 pts | 29.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,727 | 61.4% | 24.2 pts (4,621 votes) | 19,100 | -12.2 pts | 34.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,095 | 70.7% | 46.6 pts (9,296 votes) | 19,940 | -24.7 pts | 49.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,037 | 73.1% | 47.9 pts (11,154 votes) | 23,302 | +0.5 pts | 51.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,631 | 75.0% | 51.4 pts (12,756 votes) | 24,828 | -3.4 pts | 50.6 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 | 46,698 | 37.4% of population |
| 2004 | 47,392 | 42.7% of population |
| 2008 | 46,951 | 43.6% of population |
| 2012 | 46,267 | 41.3% of population |
| 2016 | 45,773 | 43.6% of population |
| 2020 | 45,730 | 51.0% of population |
| 2024 | 45,590 | 54.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hillsdale shifted 28.6 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
Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale?
Hillsdale's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 12.3 points (2,456 votes) out of 20,449 total votes cast.
Has Hillsdale ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hillsdale has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hillsdale?
The widest margin on record for Hillsdale was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 52.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Hillsdale relative to its population?
In 2024, 24,828 votes were recorded in Hillsdale against a total population of 45,590 (54.5% 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 Hillsdale a presidential bellwether county?
Hillsdale 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%).