Defiance County, Ohio: null
Ohio · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+39.6
2024 Margin
R+3.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
38K
Population
Defiance County, Ohio voted R+39.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 13,302 votes (69.07%). This represented a R+3.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
6.8
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-1.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+39.6
2020→2024 SwingR+3.2%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population38,286
Median Age
40.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
27.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$69,302(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
85.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
10.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.7%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
78.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.4%(5,667) | 69.1%(13,302) | R+39.6 | -3.2 |
| 2020 | 30.9%(5,981) | 67.3%(13,038) | R+36.4 | -2.4 |
| 2016 | 28.9%(5,368) | 62.8%(11,688) | R+34.0 | -20.7 |
| 2012 | 41.9%(7,732) | 55.1%(10,176) | R+13.2 | -2.8 |
| 2008 | 43.7%(8,399) | 54.1%(10,407) | R+10.4 | +13.4 |
| 2004 | 37.7%(6,975) | 61.5%(11,397) | R+23.9 | -3.2 |
| 2000 | 38.0%(6,175) | 58.7%(9,540) | R+20.7 | -13.6 |
| 1996 | 39.9%(6,343) | 47.0%(7,469) | R+7.1 | +1.4 |
| 1992 | 33.3%(5,735) | 41.8%(7,195) | R+8.5 | +18.7 |
| 1988 | 36.0%(5,448) | 63.1%(9,566) | R+27.2 | +9.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.4%(5,880) | 64.2%(12,028) | R+32.8 | -0.5 |
| 2022 | 33.8%(4,513) | 66.1%(8,821) | R+32.3 | -16.4 |
| 2018 | 42.0%(5,812) | 57.9%(8,003) | R+15.8 | +23.6 |
| 2016 | 27.7%(4,908) | 67.1%(11,899) | R+39.4 | -26.9 |
| 2012 | 40.8%(7,314) | 53.4%(9,566) | R+12.6 | +19.4 |
| 2010 | 31.6%(4,012) | 63.6%(8,067) | R+32.0 | -29.4 |
| 2006 | 48.7%(6,624) | 51.3%(6,977) | R+2.6 | +38.9 |
| 2004 | 29.2%(5,279) | 70.8%(12,778) | R+41.5 | -9.5 |
| 2000 | 32.1%(5,070) | 64.2%(10,133) | R+32.0 | -11.2 |
| 1998 | 39.6%(4,579) | 60.4%(6,995) | R+20.9 | +6.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.5%(3,139) | 76.2%(10,180) | R+52.7 | -22.7 |
| 2018 | 33.3%(4,649) | 63.3%(8,834) | R+30.0 | +15.3 |
| 2014 | 26.1%(2,831) | 71.4%(7,747) | R+45.3 | -36.7 |
| 2010 | 43.0%(5,561) | 51.7%(6,677) | R+8.6 | -12.3 |
| 2006 | 49.9%(6,798) | 46.2%(6,298) | D+3.7 | +39.6 |
| 2002 | 30.3%(3,225) | 66.2%(7,049) | R+35.9 | -19.6 |
| 1998 | 38.9%(4,415) | 55.2%(6,263) | R+16.3 | +35.3 |
| 1994 | 22.3%(2,432) | 73.9%(8,046) | R+51.5 | -30.9 |
| 1990 | 39.7%(5,148) | 60.3%(7,826) | R+20.6 | -28.1 |
| 1986 | 53.7%(6,261) | 46.3%(5,392) | D+7.5 | +0.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(72.1%) | Bernie Sanders(14.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(50.3%) | Bernie Sanders(48.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | John Kasich(47.1%) | Donald Trump(30.9%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(55.9%) | Barack Obama(41.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee