 Since 1884, the Republican Party nominee has carried the county vote in 88% (30 of 34) of the national elections through 2016.Leelanau County operates the County jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, records deeds, mortgages, and vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of social services.The county board of commissioners controls the budget and has limited authority to make laws or ordinances.