Manistee, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Manistee, 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 14.8 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 | 5,639 | 49.3% | 2.1 pts (238 votes) | 11,428 | — | 3.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,295 | 49.4% | 0.2 pts (23 votes) | 12,740 | -2.3 pts | 3.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,235 | 55.6% | 13.3 pts (1,725 votes) | 13,009 | +13.7 pts | 3.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,473 | 52.2% | 5.9 pts (736 votes) | 12,402 | -7.5 pts | 3.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,915 | 54.9% | 15.4 pts (1,936 votes) | 12,599 | -22.3 pts | 16.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,321 | 56.8% | 15.1 pts (2,214 votes) | 14,655 | +0.9 pts | 18.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,748 | 57.2% | 15.9 pts (2,439 votes) | 15,297 | -0.9 pts | 14.8 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 | 24,609 | 46.4% of population |
| 2004 | 25,048 | 50.9% of population |
| 2008 | 24,960 | 52.1% of population |
| 2012 | 24,675 | 50.3% of population |
| 2016 | 24,424 | 51.6% of population |
| 2020 | 25,070 | 58.5% of population |
| 2024 | 25,519 | 59.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Manistee shifted 18.4 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
Manistee 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 Manistee voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Manistee 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 Manistee?
Manistee's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.2 points (23 votes) out of 12,740 total votes cast.
Has Manistee ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Manistee 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 Manistee?
The widest margin on record for Manistee was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 16.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Manistee relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,297 votes were recorded in Manistee against a total population of 25,519 (59.9% 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 Manistee a presidential bellwether county?
Manistee 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%).