Keweenaw, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Keweenaw, Michigan has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 11.5 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 | 740 | 55.1% | 14.9 pts (200 votes) | 1,343 | — | 20.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 781 | 54.3% | 10.5 pts (151 votes) | 1,439 | +4.9 pts | 14.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 756 | 53.6% | 10.4 pts (146 votes) | 1,410 | +0.0 pts | 27.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 774 | 55.6% | 13.8 pts (192 votes) | 1,392 | -3.5 pts | 23.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 814 | 56.8% | 20.0 pts (287 votes) | 1,434 | -7.2 pts | 21.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 862 | 55.4% | 12.2 pts (190 votes) | 1,557 | +9.0 pts | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 896 | 55.6% | 12.8 pts (206 votes) | 1,611 | -0.6 pts | 11.5 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 | 2,274 | 59.1% of population |
| 2004 | 2,125 | 67.7% of population |
| 2008 | 2,119 | 66.5% of population |
| 2012 | 2,167 | 64.2% of population |
| 2016 | 2,139 | 67.0% of population |
| 2020 | 2,059 | 75.6% of population |
| 2024 | 2,161 | 74.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Keweenaw shifted 2.6 points toward the Democratic 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
Keweenaw 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 Keweenaw voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Keweenaw 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 Keweenaw?
Keweenaw's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 10.7 points (146 votes) out of 1,410 total votes cast.
Has Keweenaw ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Keweenaw has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Keweenaw?
The widest margin on record for Keweenaw was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 21.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Keweenaw relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,611 votes were recorded in Keweenaw against a total population of 2,161 (74.5% 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 Keweenaw a presidential bellwether county?
Keweenaw 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%).