Otsego, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Otsego, Michigan has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.4 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 | 6,108 | 58.1% | 19.7 pts (2,074 votes) | 10,505 | — | 25.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,470 | 60.7% | 22.7 pts (2,796 votes) | 12,307 | -2.6 pts | 26.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,752 | 53.5% | 8.9 pts (1,118 votes) | 12,616 | +14.0 pts | 25.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,011 | 59.3% | 19.7 pts (2,330 votes) | 11,832 | -10.9 pts | 29.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,266 | 65.9% | 37.6 pts (4,710 votes) | 12,538 | -19.9 pts | 39.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,779 | 66.3% | 34.1 pts (5,036 votes) | 14,757 | +5.2 pts | 37.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,693 | 67.0% | 35.3 pts (5,641 votes) | 15,971 | -1.1 pts | 34.4 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 | 23,443 | 44.8% of population |
| 2004 | 24,586 | 50.1% of population |
| 2008 | 24,378 | 51.8% of population |
| 2012 | 24,042 | 49.2% of population |
| 2016 | 24,408 | 51.4% of population |
| 2020 | 25,135 | 58.7% of population |
| 2024 | 26,083 | 61.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Otsego shifted 15.4 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
Otsego 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 Otsego voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Otsego 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 Otsego?
Otsego's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 9.0 points (1,118 votes) out of 12,616 total votes cast.
Has Otsego ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Otsego has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Otsego?
The widest margin on record for Otsego was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 39.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Otsego relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,971 votes were recorded in Otsego against a total population of 26,083 (61.2% 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 Otsego a presidential bellwether county?
Otsego 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%).