Grand Traverse County, Michigan: Razor-Thin Margins
Michigan · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+1.7
2024 Margin
D+1.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
95K
Population
Grand Traverse County, Michigan voted R+1.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 31,423 votes (49.97%). This represented a D+1.3% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+1.7
2020→2024 SwingD+1.3%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population95,238
Median Age
42.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
40.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$75,553(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
76.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.2%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.2%(30,339) | 50.0%(31,423) | R+1.7 | D+1.3 |
| 2020 | 47.6%(28,683) | 50.6%(30,502) | R+3.0 | D+9.4 |
| 2016 | 40.3%(20,965) | 52.7%(27,413) | R+12.4 | R+0.7 |
| 2012 | 43.3%(20,875) | 55.0%(26,534) | R+11.7 | R+8.8 |
| 2008 | 47.7%(23,258) | 50.7%(24,716) | R+3.0 | D+16.9 |
| 2004 | 39.5%(18,256) | 59.4%(27,446) | R+19.9 | D+1.0 |
| 2000 | 37.6%(14,371) | 58.5%(22,358) | R+20.9 | R+10.8 |
| 1996 | 39.0%(12,987) | 49.1%(16,355) | R+10.1 | R+2.9 |
| 1992 | 32.4%(11,148) | 39.5%(13,629) | R+7.2 | D+18.6 |
| 1988 | 36.7%(10,098) | 62.5%(17,191) | R+25.8 | D+16.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.5%(29,487) | 49.8%(30,865) | R+2.2 | D+5.3 |
| 2020 | 45.6%(27,291) | 53.1%(31,792) | R+7.5 | R+3.1 |
| 2018 | 46.7%(22,757) | 51.1%(24,903) | R+4.4 | D+0.3 |
| 2014 | 45.6%(15,029) | 50.3%(16,575) | R+4.7 | R+1.9 |
| 2012 | 46.9%(22,158) | 49.7%(23,487) | R+2.8 | R+8.3 |
| 2008 | 50.9%(24,105) | 45.4%(21,489) | D+5.5 | D+10.1 |
| 2006 | 46.6%(16,989) | 51.2%(18,655) | R+4.6 | R+8.9 |
| 2002 | 51.3%(15,288) | 47.0%(14,003) | D+4.3 | D+31.7 |
| 2000 | 34.6%(13,055) | 62.0%(23,371) | R+27.4 | R+28.7 |
| 1996 | 49.7%(16,319) | 48.3%(15,885) | D+1.3 | D+33.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52.4%(54,792) | 45.9%(48,010) | D+6.5 | D+8.1 |
| 2018 | 47.6%(23,220) | 49.2%(24,031) | R+1.7 | D+17.7 |
| 2014 | 38.9%(12,992) | 58.3%(19,461) | R+19.4 | D+22.4 |
| 2010 | 27.8%(9,395) | 69.6%(23,541) | R+41.8 | R+38.3 |
| 2006 | 47.5%(17,416) | 51.0%(18,711) | R+3.5 | D+13.2 |
| 2002 | 40.9%(12,330) | 57.7%(17,382) | R+16.8 | D+26.5 |
| 1998 | 28.4%(8,101) | 71.6%(20,462) | R+43.3 | D+6.1 |
| 1994 | 25.3%(6,774) | 74.6%(20,003) | R+49.3 | R+31.1 |
| 1990 | 40.6%(8,519) | 58.8%(12,344) | R+18.2 | R+44.3 |
| 1986 | 63.0%(11,232) | 36.9%(6,578) | D+26.1 | D+51.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab