Saginaw County, Michigan: Declining Industrial Metro
Michigan · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+3.3
2024 Margin
R+3.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
190K
Population
Saginaw County, Michigan voted R+3.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 52,912 votes (50.88%). This represented a R+3.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+3.3
2020→2024 SwingR+3.6%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population190,124
Median Age
41.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
23.4%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$56,579(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
68.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
9.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
18.2%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
73.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.6%(49,515) | 50.9%(52,912) | R+3.3 | R+3.6 |
| 2020 | 49.4%(51,088) | 49.1%(50,785) | D+0.3 | D+1.4 |
| 2016 | 46.8%(44,396) | 48.0%(45,469) | R+1.1 | R+13.0 |
| 2012 | 55.3%(54,381) | 43.5%(42,720) | D+11.9 | R+5.5 |
| 2008 | 57.9%(60,276) | 40.6%(42,225) | D+17.3 | D+9.8 |
| 2004 | 53.4%(54,887) | 45.9%(47,165) | D+7.5 | R+2.8 |
| 2000 | 54.2%(50,825) | 43.9%(41,152) | D+10.3 | R+7.9 |
| 1996 | 54.2%(47,579) | 36.0%(31,577) | D+18.2 | D+6.1 |
| 1992 | 45.2%(43,819) | 33.1%(32,103) | D+12.1 | D+8.5 |
| 1988 | 51.5%(45,616) | 47.9%(42,401) | D+3.6 | D+18.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.7%(49,668) | 48.7%(49,659) | D+0.0 | R+2.3 |
| 2020 | 50.4%(51,520) | 48.1%(49,209) | D+2.3 | R+2.3 |
| 2018 | 51.3%(41,472) | 46.8%(37,809) | D+4.5 | R+17.6 |
| 2014 | 59.3%(39,436) | 37.2%(24,747) | D+22.1 | R+4.9 |
| 2012 | 62.2%(59,918) | 35.2%(33,915) | D+27.0 | R+8.6 |
| 2008 | 66.5%(67,025) | 30.8%(31,099) | D+35.6 | D+12.4 |
| 2006 | 61.0%(49,232) | 37.8%(30,520) | D+23.2 | R+9.9 |
| 2002 | 65.9%(46,944) | 32.9%(23,400) | D+33.1 | D+28.4 |
| 2000 | 51.3%(47,564) | 46.7%(43,277) | D+4.6 | R+20.1 |
| 1996 | 61.7%(53,542) | 37.0%(32,063) | D+24.8 | D+24.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 53.0%(43,219) | 45.3%(37,002) | D+7.6 | R+0.3 |
| 2018 | 52.7%(42,693) | 44.8%(36,306) | D+7.9 | D+0.3 |
| 2014 | 52.7%(35,370) | 45.1%(30,266) | D+7.6 | D+20.7 |
| 2010 | 42.6%(29,008) | 55.7%(37,920) | R+13.1 | R+36.3 |
| 2006 | 61.0%(49,567) | 37.8%(30,702) | D+23.2 | D+16.8 |
| 2002 | 52.6%(38,051) | 46.3%(33,440) | D+6.4 | D+33.3 |
| 1998 | 36.5%(25,213) | 63.4%(43,766) | R+26.9 | R+7.2 |
| 1994 | 40.1%(29,169) | 59.8%(43,545) | R+19.7 | R+30.2 |
| 1990 | 54.7%(36,036) | 44.2%(29,130) | D+10.5 | R+41.4 |
| 1986 | 75.7%(46,700) | 23.8%(14,685) | D+51.9 | D+40.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab