Isabella, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Isabella, 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 6.2 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 | 10,228 | 48.5% | 0.8 pts (175 votes) | 21,069 | — | 4.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 12,334 | 50.6% | 2.4 pts (580 votes) | 24,390 | +1.5 pts | 1.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 16,679 | 58.8% | 19.3 pts (5,459 votes) | 28,350 | +17.2 pts | 2.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 13,038 | 54.1% | 9.3 pts (2,238 votes) | 24,119 | -10.2 pts | 0.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,338 | 48.6% | 3.7 pts (934 votes) | 25,392 | -13.3 pts | 3.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,815 | 50.4% | 2.5 pts (743 votes) | 29,421 | +1.4 pts | 5.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,320 | 52.9% | 7.5 pts (2,309 votes) | 30,835 | -5.0 pts | 6.2 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 | 63,444 | 33.2% of population |
| 2004 | 67,067 | 36.4% of population |
| 2008 | 69,328 | 40.9% of population |
| 2012 | 70,666 | 34.1% of population |
| 2016 | 71,263 | 35.6% of population |
| 2020 | 64,521 | 45.6% of population |
| 2024 | 65,072 | 47.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Isabella shifted 8.5 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
Isabella 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 Isabella voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Isabella 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 Isabella?
Isabella's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 0.9 points (175 votes) out of 21,069 total votes cast.
Has Isabella ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Isabella 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 Isabella?
The widest margin on record for Isabella was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 19.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Isabella relative to its population?
In 2024, 30,835 votes were recorded in Isabella against a total population of 65,072 (47.4% 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 Isabella a presidential bellwether county?
Isabella 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%).