Houghton, Michigan — Voting History
Presidential Voting History
Below you'll find the most recent presidential election results for Houghton County, Michigan, broken down by party. Any votes not recorded for a the Democratic or Republican candidate are lumped together as "Other".
Houghton County - 2000
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 7,895 | 55.59% |
| Al Gore (Democrat) | 5,688 | 40.05% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 619 | 4.36% |
| Total Votes | 14,202 | 100% |
Houghton County - 2004
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 8,889 | 56.08% |
| John Kerry (Democrat) | 6,731 | 42.46% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 231 | 1.46% |
| Total Votes | 15,851 | 100% |
Houghton County - 2008
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 7,473 | 46.8% |
| John McCain (Republican) | 8,100 | 50.73% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 395 | 2.47% |
| Total Votes | 15,968 | 100% |
Houghton County - 2012
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 6,530 | 44.11% |
| Mitt Romney (Republican) | 8,040 | 54.31% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 234 | 1.58% |
| Total Votes | 14,804 | 100% |
Houghton County - 2016
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump (Republican) | 8,475 | 54.25% |
| Hillary Clinton (Democrat) | 6,018 | 38.52% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 1,130 | 7.23% |
| Total Votes | 15,623 | 100% |