Holmes County, Ohio: Deep Red Country
Ohio · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+68.9
2024 Margin
R+0.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
44K
Population
Holmes County, Ohio voted R+68.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,384 votes (83.84%). This represented a R+0.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+68.9
2020→2024 SwingR+0.9%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population44,223
Median Age
32.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
11.0%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$72,987(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
97.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.1%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
79.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
3.0%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
45.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
72.2%(+55.7 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
3.8%(-1.4 vs US)
Catholic
0.7%(-18.0 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:32.2 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
30.5%↑
18-29
9.8%↓
30-44
18.1%
45-64
27.3%
65+
14.3%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
32.9%ConstructionVery high
12.6%Retail Trade
12.2%EducationBelow avg
5.5%AgricultureVery high
5.3%Professional ServicesVery low
3.9%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveConstruction: Infrastructure focusAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.0%(1,854) | 83.8%(10,384) | R+68.9 | R+0.9 |
| 2020 | 15.4%(1,994) | 83.4%(10,796) | R+68.0 | R+8.5 |
| 2016 | 15.3%(1,788) | 74.8%(8,720) | R+59.5 | R+8.9 |
| 2012 | 21.7%(2,608) | 72.3%(8,702) | R+50.6 | R+9.5 |
| 2008 | 28.2%(3,141) | 69.3%(7,720) | R+41.1 | D+10.3 |
| 2004 | 24.0%(2,697) | 75.5%(8,468) | R+51.4 | R+0.2 |
| 2000 | 22.6%(2,066) | 73.8%(6,754) | R+51.3 | R+21.7 |
| 1996 | 27.9%(2,531) | 57.4%(5,213) | R+29.5 | D+4.8 |
| 1992 | 21.7%(1,969) | 56.1%(5,079) | R+34.3 | D+5.1 |
| 1988 | 29.8%(2,179) | 69.2%(5,064) | R+39.4 | D+9.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.9%(2,117) | 82.1%(9,699) | R+64.2 | R+0.5 |
| 2022 | 18.1%(1,564) | 81.9%(7,056) | R+63.7 | R+10.4 |
| 2018 | 23.4%(2,059) | 76.6%(6,755) | R+53.3 | D+16.5 |
| 2016 | 15.1%(1,575) | 84.9%(8,851) | R+69.8 | R+16.4 |
| 2012 | 23.3%(2,506) | 76.7%(8,252) | R+53.4 | D+8.4 |
| 2010 | 19.1%(1,535) | 80.9%(6,493) | R+61.8 | R+31.6 |
| 2006 | 34.9%(2,810) | 65.1%(5,241) | R+30.2 | D+34.3 |
| 2004 | 17.8%(1,941) | 82.2%(8,986) | R+64.5 | R+6.0 |
| 2000 | 20.8%(1,770) | 79.2%(6,745) | R+58.4 | R+14.3 |
| 1998 | 27.9%(1,972) | 72.1%(5,093) | R+44.2 | D+2.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.3%(1,115) | 86.7%(7,262) | R+73.4 | R+10.4 |
| 2018 | 18.5%(1,595) | 81.5%(7,031) | R+63.0 | D+7.2 |
| 2014 | 14.9%(943) | 85.1%(5,398) | R+70.3 | R+24.4 |
| 2010 | 27.0%(2,212) | 73.0%(5,967) | R+45.9 | R+30.4 |
| 2006 | 42.2%(3,301) | 57.8%(4,514) | R+15.5 | D+36.7 |
| 2002 | 23.9%(1,429) | 76.1%(4,552) | R+52.2 | R+8.9 |
| 1998 | 28.3%(1,820) | 71.7%(4,603) | R+43.3 | D+21.4 |
| 1994 | 17.6%(1,089) | 82.4%(5,092) | R+64.8 | R+31.2 |
| 1990 | 33.2%(2,048) | 66.8%(4,122) | R+33.6 | R+27.8 |
| 1986 | 47.1%(2,655) | 52.9%(2,980) | R+5.8 | R+10.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(66.8%) | Bernie Sanders(18.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(49.2%) | Hillary Clinton(48.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | John Kasich(41.1%) | Donald Trump(32.3%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.0%) | Barack Obama(40.9%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee