Oscoda, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Oscoda, Michigan has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 43.4 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 | 2,207 | 55.3% | 13.3 pts (530 votes) | 3,992 | — | 18.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,570 | 58.3% | 17.6 pts (778 votes) | 4,409 | -4.2 pts | 21.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,320 | 53.6% | 10.0 pts (433 votes) | 4,328 | +7.5 pts | 27.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,308 | 57.1% | 16.1 pts (651 votes) | 4,042 | -6.1 pts | 26.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,843 | 69.8% | 44.2 pts (1,799 votes) | 4,073 | -29.9 pts | 46.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,466 | 71.1% | 43.6 pts (2,124 votes) | 4,874 | +2.1 pts | 47.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,716 | 71.6% | 44.3 pts (2,302 votes) | 5,192 | -0.7 pts | 43.4 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 | 9,392 | 42.5% of population |
| 2004 | 9,299 | 47.4% of population |
| 2008 | 8,963 | 48.3% of population |
| 2012 | 8,574 | 47.1% of population |
| 2016 | 8,259 | 49.3% of population |
| 2020 | 8,235 | 59.2% of population |
| 2024 | 8,596 | 60.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Oscoda shifted 31.2 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
Oscoda 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 Oscoda voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Oscoda 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 Oscoda?
Oscoda's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 10.3 points (433 votes) out of 4,328 total votes cast.
Has Oscoda ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Oscoda has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Oscoda?
The widest margin on record for Oscoda was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 46.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Oscoda relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,192 votes were recorded in Oscoda against a total population of 8,596 (60.4% 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 Oscoda a presidential bellwether county?
Oscoda 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%).