HarrisDemocratic32.3%9,452TrumpRepublican66.2%19,403KennedyIndependent0.7%197
R+34.0- Lead
- 9,951
- Total
- 29,307
- vs nation
- R+32.5
- Turnout
- 66.2%
Akashiccounty
St. Joseph County, MI
Contests in this Place (85 available)
President34 · 1892–2024 · 3 mapped
▦ precinct · ▥ counties · ▢ no spatial detail
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
President results by year
2024 turnout 66.2% of 44,564 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic33.2%9,262TrumpRepublican64.9%18,127JorgensenLibertarian1.5%416
R+31.7- Lead
- 8,865
- Total
- 27,936
- vs nation
- R+36.2
- Turnout
- 63.3%
ClintonDemocratic31.4%7,526TrumpRepublican62.1%14,884JohnsonLibertarian3.9%934
R+30.7- Lead
- 7,358
- Total
- 23,967
- vs nation
- R+32.8
- Turnout
- 54.6%
ObamaDemocratic43.1%10,112RomneyRepublican55.4%12,978Goode,Ust0.5%113
R+12.2- Lead
- 2,866
- Total
- 23,445
- vs nation
- R+16.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic47.9%12,322McCainRepublican50.1%12,886OtherAll other candidates1.9%494
R+2.2- Lead
- 564
- Total
- 25,702
- vs nation
- R+9.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic38.2%9,648BushRepublican60.8%15,340OtherAll other candidates1.0%251
R+22.6- Lead
- 5,692
- Total
- 25,239
- vs nation
- R+20.1
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic38.9%8,574BushRepublican58.6%12,906NaderGreen2.0%434
R+19.7- Lead
- 4,332
- Total
- 22,024
- vs nation
- R+20.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic41.0%8,529DoleRepublican47.0%9,764PerotReform11.2%2,319
R+5.9- Lead
- 1,235
- Total
- 20,794
- vs nation
- R+14.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+34.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 60,9692024 5-year
- Population density
- 122 / sq mi2024 5-year · TIGER/Line
- Land area
- 501 sq miTIGER/Line
- Median household income
- $66,4252024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 83.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 9.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+18.1 in 1912MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+52.7 in 1928MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Madison County, IN · twin score 87.1
Turnout and midterm durability
Participation measured against the same-year citizen voting-age population. Audited cycles count total general-election participants — ballots or participating voters, not presidential candidate votes. Cycles before 2016 predate that series and are derived from the certified presidential returns instead; they are marked everywhere they appear and are excluded from the figures below.
2004–20248 cycles · 5 audited
- 2024 turnout
- 66.2%29,480 participants ÷ 44,564 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +14.0 ptsVolatile
- Drop-off vs state
- -1.1 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026
- 52.1%–55.3%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
Participation by cycle
Presidential Midterm Derived, pre-2016
Select a presidential cycle to show it on the map and results ledger above.
| Cycle | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Series | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29,480 | 44,564 ± 278 | 66.2% | Audited | A/A | |
| 2022Mid | 22,060 | 44,744 ± 296 | 49.3% | Audited | A/A |
| 28,125 | 44,397 ± 233 | 63.3% | Audited | A/A | |
| 2018Mid | 20,778 | 44,329 ± 232 | 46.9% | Audited | A/A |
| 24,175 | 44,268 ± 222 | 54.6% | Audited | A/A | |
| 23,445 | 44,352 | 52.9% | Derived | — | |
| 25,702 | 44,601 | 57.6% | Derived | — | |
| 25,239 | 44,850 extrapolated | 56.3% | Derived | — |
Sources and methods
Audited cycles (2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024) count total general-election participants against the same-year CVAP special tabulation, each cell carrying its own numerator and denominator quality grade. Derived cycles (2004, 2008, 2012) come from the certified presidential returns on this page over the ACS 5-year CVAP series, so they measure presidential votes cast rather than ballots — a floor on participation. Where a derived cycle predates the ACS its denominator is extrapolated rather than read, and says so on its own line below. They are shown for the longer arc and are excluded from the drop-off, excess-drop-off, and 2026 scenario figures above.
- 2024: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 311/228.
- 2022: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 306/183.
- 2020: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 301/2.
- 2018: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 297/138.
- 2016: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 293/111.
- 2012 (derived): Certified presidential returns · ACS 5-year CVAP (B05003); presidential votes cast — a floor on participation, not a ballot count.
- 2008 (derived): Certified presidential returns · ACS 5-year CVAP (B05003); presidential votes cast — a floor on participation, not a ballot count.
- 2004 (derived): Certified presidential returns · extrapolated CVAP denominator; presidential votes cast — a floor on participation, not a ballot count; 2004 predates the ACS, so the denominator is a linear back-extrapolation from the 2008 and 2012 CVAP values, not a read figure.
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Explore precinct resultsSearch, sort, compare years, or export CSV · 46 precincts
Precinct data
Results by precinct
46 precincts · 29,307 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -Lockport Township, Precinct 1Lockport Township, Precinct 1 | 805 | 1,326 | 33 | 2,164 | 37.2% | 61.3% | R+24.1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -Fabius Township, Precinct 1Fabius Township, Precinct 1 | 697 | 1,340 | 25 | 2,062 | 33.8% | 65.0% | R+31.2 |
| Precinct -White Pigeon Township, Precinct 1White Pigeon Township, Precinct 1 | 549 | 1,410 | 24 | 1,983 | 27.7% | 71.1% | R+43.4 |
| Precinct -Sherman Township, Precinct 1Sherman Township, Precinct 1 | 519 | 1,296 | 32 | 1,847 | 28.1% | 70.2% | R+42.1 |
| Precinct -Nottawa Township, Precinct 1Nottawa Township, Precinct 1 | 568 | 1,196 | 30 | 1,794 | 31.7% | 66.7% | R+35.0 |
| Precinct -City of Three Rivers, Precinct 2City of Three Rivers, Precinct 2 | 711 | 904 | 26 | 1,641 | 43.3% | 55.1% | R+11.8 |
| Precinct -Colon Township, Precinct 1Colon Township, Precinct 1 | 432 | 1,155 | 25 | 1,612 | 26.8% | 71.7% | R+44.9 |
| Precinct -Mendon Township, Precinct 1Mendon Township, Precinct 1 | 518 | 1,055 | 18 | 1,591 | 32.6% | 66.3% | R+33.8 |
| Precinct -City of Three Rivers, Precinct 1City of Three Rivers, Precinct 1 | 740 | 798 | 37 | 1,575 | 47.0% | 50.7% | R+3.7 |
| Precinct -City of Sturgis, Precinct 1City of Sturgis, Precinct 1 | 528 | 835 | 29 | 1,392 | 37.9% | 60.0% | R+22.1 |
| Precinct -Park Township, Precinct 1Park Township, Precinct 1 | 444 | 928 | 14 | 1,386 | 32.0% | 67.0% | R+34.9 |
| Precinct -Burr Oak Township, Precinct 1Burr Oak Township, Precinct 1 | 294 | 943 | 12 | 1,249 | 23.5% | 75.5% | R+52.0 |
| Precinct -Constantine Township, Precinct 1Constantine Township, Precinct 1 | 322 | 805 | 18 | 1,145 | 28.1% | 70.3% | R+42.2 |
| Precinct -City of Sturgis, Precinct 4City of Sturgis, Precinct 4 | 407 | 584 | 11 | 1,002 | 40.6% | 58.3% | R+17.7 |
| Precinct -Flowerfield Township, Precinct 1Flowerfield Township, Precinct 1 | 270 | 694 | 10 | 974 | 27.7% | 71.3% | R+43.5 |
| Precinct -Sturgis Township, Precinct 1Sturgis Township, Precinct 1 | 272 | 650 | 22 | 944 | 28.8% | 68.9% | R+40.0 |
| Precinct -Constantine Township, Precinct 2Constantine Township, Precinct 2 | 209 | 572 | 17 | 798 | 26.2% | 71.7% | R+45.5 |
| Precinct -Fawn River Township, Precinct 1Fawn River Township, Precinct 1 | 205 | 574 | 12 | 791 | 25.9% | 72.6% | R+46.6 |
| Precinct -City of Sturgis, Precinct 3City of Sturgis, Precinct 3 | 237 | 475 | 23 | 735 | 32.2% | 64.6% | R+32.4 |
| Precinct -Mottville Township, Precinct 1Mottville Township, Precinct 1 | 177 | 538 | 8 | 723 | 24.5% | 74.4% | R+49.9 |
| Precinct -City of Sturgis, Precinct 2City of Sturgis, Precinct 2 | 276 | 398 | 16 | 690 | 40.0% | 57.7% | R+17.7 |
| Precinct -Florence Township, Precinct 1Florence Township, Precinct 1 | 137 | 488 | 5 | 630 | 21.7% | 77.5% | R+55.7 |
| Precinct -Leonidas Township, Precinct 1Leonidas Township, Precinct 1 | 135 | 439 | 5 | 579 | 23.3% | 75.8% | R+52.5 |
| Burr Oak Township 00001149-11940-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Colon Township 00001149-17370-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Constantine Township 00001149-17860-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Constantine Township 00002149-17860-00002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Fabius Township 00001149-26920-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Fawn River Township 00001149-27540-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Florence Township 00001149-29060-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Flowerfield Township 00001149-29140-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Leonidas Township 00001149-47020-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Lockport Township 00001149-49060-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Mendon Township 00001149-53000-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Mottville Township 00001149-55780-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Nottawa Township 00001149-59400-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Park Township 00001149-62480-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Sherman Township 00001149-73300-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Sturgis City 00001149-76960-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Sturgis City 00002149-76960-00002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Sturgis City 00003149-76960-00003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Sturgis City 00004149-76960-00004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Sturgis Township 00001149-76980-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Three Rivers City 00001149-79760-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Three Rivers City 00002149-79760-00002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| White Pigeon Township 00001149-86940-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
presidential history
Party record book
St. Joseph County, MI · the strongest Democratic and Republican presidential performances recorded here, measured three ways.
1892–2024 · 34 presidential cycles
Highest vote share
Largest share of the presidential candidate vote cast here.
Democratic
Lyndon B. Johnson1964
55.9%
9,284 votes · D+11.9
Runner-up · William J. Bryan, 1896 · 54.5%
Republican
Herbert Hoover1928
76.1%
8,781 votes · R+52.7
Runner-up · Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1956 · 74.1%
Most votes
Largest number of votes cast for the party’s presidential nominee here.
Democratic
Barack Obama2008
12,322votes
47.9% of the vote · R+2.2
Runner-up · Barack Obama, 2012 · 10,112 votes
Republican
Calvin Coolidge1924
23,618votes
68.0% of the vote · R+50.1
Runner-up · Warren G. Harding, 1920 · 20,425 votes
Best relative to the U.S.
This Place’s margin against the national margin in the same election — positive when it leaned toward the party more than the country did.
Democratic
William J. Bryan1896
+16.9pts D vs U.S.
Place D+10.8 · U.S. R+6.1
Runner-up · William J. Bryan, 1900 · +9.1 pts
Republican
Thomas E. Dewey1944
+46.9pts R vs U.S.
Place R+39.4 · U.S. D+7.5
Runner-up · Wendell Willkie, 1940 · +42.9 pts
current representation
Current officeholders
RJonathan LindseyState Senate · 17
RSteve CarraState House · 36
Seats representing St. Joseph County, MI. A county elects none of these itself — they are the members for the 1 congressional, 1 state senate and 1 state house districts it falls inside, so parts of the county are represented by different members.
U.S. House elections · 2 House
Senate and governor results are in the Office selector at the top of this page.
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 29.9%8,327 | 70.1%19,538 | 27,865 |
| 2020 | R | 29.2%7,486 | 70.8%18,141 | 25,627 |
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 43,970 |
| 2018 | 43,625 |
| 2020 | 47,498 |
| 2022 | 48,715 |
| 2024 | 50,269 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
−74 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net −2,074 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $57,271 in average income, against $69,870 for residents who stayed — 18% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean R+13.7 on average — 20 points more Democratic-leaning than St. Joseph County, MI itself (R+34.0).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Kalamazoo County, MI259D+17.7
- Elkhart County, IN124R+32.4
- Cass County, MI98R+33.9
- LaGrange County, IN91R+56.8
- Branch County, MI83R+42.4
- Calhoun County, MI42R+14.0
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Kalamazoo County, MI247
- Elkhart County, IN108
- Branch County, MI103
- Cass County, MI89
- LaGrange County, IN77
- Calhoun County, MI45
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | −485 |
| 2012 | −415 |
| 2013 | −203 |
| 2014 | −136 |
| 2015 | −393 |
| 2016 | −175 |
| 2017 | −137 |
| 2018 | +33 |
| 2019 | −113 |
| 2021 | −79 |
| 2022 | +40 |
| 2023 | +133 |
| 2024 | −70 |
| 2025 | −74 |
St. Joseph County's R+34 margin in 2024 reflects a largely rural, manufacturing-rooted electorate that has shifted decisively toward Republican candidates over the past two decades, mirroring trends across Michigan's southern tier.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 18.1 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 52.7 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 34.0 points.
A population of 60,969, a 84% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,425 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Madison County and Henry County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Madison County
Indiana
87.1twin score
12-yr trend2008 margin% Catholic≠ elasticity
Henry County
Indiana
84.2twin score
2008 margincollege share% Black≠ elasticity
Gratiot County
Michigan
84.2twin score
elasticity12-yr trend2008 margin
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did St. Joseph County, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, St. Joseph County, Michigan voted Republican by 34.0 points (R+34.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 29,307 votes cast, 9,452 went Democratic and 19,403 went Republican.
When did St. Joseph County, Michigan last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which St. Joseph County, Michigan voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in St. Joseph County, Michigan?
St. Joseph County, Michigan has a population of 60,969 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in St. Joseph County, Michigan?
Median household income in St. Joseph County, Michigan is $66,425 — below the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of St. Joseph County, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in St. Joseph County, Michigan from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.