Jackson, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Jackson, Michigan has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 20.2 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 32,066 | 51.8% | 6.3 pts (3,906 votes) | 61,946 | — | 11.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 40,029 | 55.8% | 12.5 pts (9,004 votes) | 71,795 | -6.2 pts | 16.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 37,480 | 50.3% | 2.4 pts (1,788 votes) | 74,503 | +15.1 pts | 14.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 36,298 | 52.3% | 5.8 pts (3,997 votes) | 69,446 | -8.3 pts | 15.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 39,793 | 57.1% | 20.1 pts (13,998 votes) | 69,677 | -15.5 pts | 21.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 47,372 | 58.6% | 19.0 pts (15,377 votes) | 80,861 | +2.0 pts | 22.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 50,199 | 59.9% | 21.3 pts (17,851 votes) | 83,827 | -2.3 pts | 20.2 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 | 158,679 | 39.0% of population |
| 2004 | 162,140 | 44.3% of population |
| 2008 | 160,825 | 46.3% of population |
| 2012 | 159,962 | 43.4% of population |
| 2016 | 158,277 | 44.0% of population |
| 2020 | 160,223 | 50.5% of population |
| 2024 | 160,233 | 52.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jackson shifted 15.1 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
Jackson has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Jackson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jackson has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Jackson?
Jackson's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 2.4 points (1,788 votes) out of 74,503 total votes cast.
Has Jackson ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Jackson changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jackson?
The widest margin on record for Jackson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 21.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Jackson relative to its population?
In 2024, 83,827 votes were recorded in Jackson against a total population of 160,233 (52.3% 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 Jackson a presidential bellwether county?
Jackson has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).