Schoolcraft, Michigan — Presidential Election Results
Schoolcraft, Michigan has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 31.0 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 | 2,088 | 49.7% | 1.2 pts (52 votes) | 4,198 | — | 6.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,267 | 51.0% | 2.9 pts (130 votes) | 4,441 | -1.7 pts | 6.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,184 | 50.5% | 2.9 pts (126 votes) | 4,326 | +5.9 pts | 13.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,142 | 52.9% | 6.8 pts (277 votes) | 4,048 | -9.9 pts | 16.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,556 | 61.5% | 28.6 pts (1,187 votes) | 4,154 | -23.3 pts | 30.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,090 | 65.1% | 31.6 pts (1,501 votes) | 4,745 | -1.8 pts | 34.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,196 | 65.3% | 32.0 pts (1,565 votes) | 4,898 | -0.3 pts | 31.0 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 | 8,915 | 47.1% of population |
| 2004 | 8,962 | 49.6% of population |
| 2008 | 8,471 | 51.1% of population |
| 2012 | 8,350 | 48.5% of population |
| 2016 | 7,967 | 52.1% of population |
| 2020 | 8,057 | 58.9% of population |
| 2024 | 8,178 | 59.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Schoolcraft 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
Schoolcraft has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Schoolcraft voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Schoolcraft has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Schoolcraft?
Schoolcraft's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.3 points (52 votes) out of 4,198 total votes cast.
Has Schoolcraft ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Schoolcraft changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Schoolcraft?
The widest margin on record for Schoolcraft was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 32.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Schoolcraft relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,898 votes were recorded in Schoolcraft against a total population of 8,178 (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 Schoolcraft a presidential bellwether county?
Schoolcraft has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Michigan's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).