Marquette, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Marquette, Michigan has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 10.3 pts more Dem. 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 | 15,503 | 53.1% | 10.0 pts (2,926 votes) | 29,179 | — | 5.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 17,412 | 53.6% | 8.4 pts (2,722 votes) | 32,488 | -1.9 pts | 5.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 19,635 | 59.2% | 20.3 pts (6,729 votes) | 33,185 | +12.2 pts | 3.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 18,115 | 56.3% | 14.0 pts (4,509 votes) | 32,194 | -6.5 pts | 4.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 16,042 | 48.6% | 4.2 pts (1,396 votes) | 32,976 | -9.7 pts | 4.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 20,465 | 54.6% | 11.2 pts (4,179 votes) | 37,462 | +6.8 pts | 8.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 20,866 | 53.5% | 8.7 pts (3,407 votes) | 39,009 | -2.5 pts | 10.3 pts more Dem. |
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 | 64,606 | 45.2% of population |
| 2004 | 65,620 | 49.5% of population |
| 2008 | 66,539 | 49.9% of population |
| 2012 | 67,826 | 47.5% of population |
| 2016 | 66,532 | 49.6% of population |
| 2020 | 66,544 | 56.3% of population |
| 2024 | 67,979 | 57.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Marquette shifted 1.5 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
Marquette has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), 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 Marquette voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Marquette has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Marquette?
Marquette's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 4.5 points (1,396 votes) out of 32,976 total votes cast.
Has Marquette ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Marquette has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Marquette?
The widest margin on record for Marquette was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 20.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Marquette relative to its population?
In 2024, 39,009 votes were recorded in Marquette against a total population of 67,979 (57.4% 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 Marquette a presidential bellwether county?
Marquette has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).