Michigan·MI·FIPS 26151

Sanilac County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 23,339 votes cast

About Sanilac County

Sanilac County is a county located in the Thumb region of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 40,611. The county seat is Sandusky. The county was created on September 10, 1822, and was fully organized on December 31, 1849. Sanilac County is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities. Sanilac County enjoys seasonal tourism in towns such as Lexington, Port Sanilac, and Carsonville. Sanilac County is economically attached to St. Clair County and Huron County and is largely composed of nearly flat areas of rich soil.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Sanilac County, Michigan

Donald J Trump(Republican)

73.2%17,080

Won by 11,123 votes

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

25.5%5,957

Other(Other)

0.9%210

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.4%92

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+47.7

2020R+45.6

2016R+44.5

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Swung Right in 2024

Sanilac County shifted 2.1 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout increased by 4.0%.

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