Haslett, Michigan
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +8.0% |
| 2008 | +25.2% |
| 2012 | +18.9% |
| 2016 | +27.4% |
| 2020 | +37.4% |
| 2024 | +36.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 67.1%Harris8,398 | 30.6%Trump3,828 | 2.2% | D+36.5 | R+0.9 | D+38.0 | 12,507 | |
| D | 68.0%Biden8,453 | 30.6%Trump3,800 | 1.4% | D+37.4 | D+10.1 | D+33.0 | 12,431 | |
| D | 61.2%Clinton6,749 | 33.9%Trump3,733 | 4.9% | D+27.4 | D+8.4 | D+25.3 | 11,025 | |
| D | 58.6%Obama7,163 | 39.7%Romney4,849 | 1.7% | D+18.9 | R+6.3 | D+15.1 | 12,217 | |
| D | 61.8%Obama6,957 | 36.6%McCain4,117 | 1.6% | D+25.2 | D+17.3 | D+18.0 | 11,250 | |
| D | 53.3%Kerry5,697 | 45.4%Bush4,847 | 1.3% | D+8.0 | — | D+10.4 | 10,681 |
Haslett sits just east of East Lansing in Ingham County, drawing professionals tied to Michigan State University and state government. Its demographic profile—high education attainment, mid-tier suburban density—makes it a reliable bellwether for shifting college-suburb voting patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 37.4 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 36.5 points.
A population of 18,559, a 77% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,031 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Holt and Hopkins.
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Haslett, Michigan. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2637100/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.