Macomb, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Macomb, Michigan has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 12.5 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 172,625 | 50.0% | 2.4 pts (8,360 votes) | 345,559 | — | 2.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 202,166 | 50.2% | 1.5 pts (6,006 votes) | 402,410 | -4.0 pts | 5.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 223,784 | 53.4% | 8.6 pts (36,121 votes) | 419,216 | +10.3 pts | 8.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 208,016 | 51.5% | 4.0 pts (16,103 votes) | 404,086 | -4.8 pts | 5.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 224,665 | 53.6% | 11.5 pts (48,348 votes) | 419,312 | -16.1 pts | 11.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 263,863 | 53.4% | 8.1 pts (39,911 votes) | 494,256 | +3.9 pts | 11.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 284,660 | 55.9% | 13.7 pts (69,683 votes) | 509,152 | -5.8 pts | 12.5 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 | 790,846 | 43.7% of population |
| 2004 | 823,418 | 48.9% of population |
| 2008 | 837,857 | 50.0% of population |
| 2012 | 849,734 | 47.6% of population |
| 2016 | 868,534 | 48.3% of population |
| 2020 | 880,294 | 56.1% of population |
| 2024 | 886,175 | 57.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Macomb shifted 16.4 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
Macomb has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Macomb voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Macomb has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Macomb?
Macomb's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.5 points (6,006 votes) out of 402,410 total votes cast.
Has Macomb ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Macomb changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Macomb?
The widest margin on record for Macomb was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 13.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Macomb relative to its population?
In 2024, 509,152 votes were recorded in Macomb against a total population of 886,175 (57.5% 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 Macomb a presidential bellwether county?
Macomb has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).