Van Wert County, Ohio: Deep Red Country
Ohio · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+58.2
2024 Margin
R+0.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
29K
Population
Van Wert County, Ohio voted R+58.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,616 votes (78.45%). This represented a R+0.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+58.2
2020→2024 SwingR+0.8%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population28,931
Median Age
41.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.0%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$64,841(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
92.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.0%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
80.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.9%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
16.1%
Mainline Protestant
11.5%(+6.3 vs US)
Catholic
7.7%(-11.0 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:41.3 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
23.2%
18-29
7.6%↓
30-44
17.1%
45-64
32.6%↑
65+
19.5%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
29.6%Retail Trade
12.2%EducationBelow avg
6.2%Professional ServicesVery low
4.8%HealthcareVery low
4.1%AgricultureVery high
3.2%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveProfessional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.3%(3,000) | 78.5%(11,616) | R+58.2 | R+0.8 |
| 2020 | 20.5%(3,067) | 77.8%(11,650) | R+57.4 | R+2.1 |
| 2016 | 19.2%(2,697) | 74.5%(10,469) | R+55.3 | R+15.9 |
| 2012 | 28.6%(4,029) | 67.9%(9,585) | R+39.4 | R+12.2 |
| 2008 | 35.2%(5,178) | 62.4%(9,168) | R+27.1 | D+17.3 |
| 2004 | 27.6%(4,095) | 72.0%(10,678) | R+44.4 | R+10.6 |
| 2000 | 31.8%(4,209) | 65.7%(8,679) | R+33.8 | R+14.3 |
| 1996 | 34.1%(4,453) | 53.7%(6,999) | R+19.5 | D+4.4 |
| 1992 | 26.9%(3,822) | 50.8%(7,227) | R+23.9 | D+17.8 |
| 1988 | 28.9%(3,848) | 70.6%(9,410) | R+41.7 | D+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.8%(3,204) | 77.2%(10,826) | R+54.3 | D+2.7 |
| 2022 | 21.5%(2,176) | 78.5%(7,959) | R+57.1 | R+13.3 |
| 2018 | 28.1%(3,020) | 71.9%(7,721) | R+43.8 | D+12.6 |
| 2016 | 21.8%(2,727) | 78.2%(9,782) | R+56.4 | R+12.1 |
| 2012 | 27.9%(3,630) | 72.1%(9,401) | R+44.3 | D+6.8 |
| 2010 | 24.5%(2,330) | 75.5%(7,195) | R+51.1 | R+31.3 |
| 2006 | 40.1%(4,177) | 59.9%(6,239) | R+19.8 | D+28.6 |
| 2004 | 25.8%(3,721) | 74.2%(10,697) | R+48.4 | R+3.6 |
| 2000 | 27.6%(3,416) | 72.4%(8,954) | R+44.8 | R+13.5 |
| 1998 | 34.4%(3,186) | 65.6%(6,083) | R+31.3 | D+14.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17.1%(1,702) | 83.0%(8,279) | R+65.9 | R+10.0 |
| 2018 | 22.0%(2,293) | 78.0%(8,112) | R+55.9 | D+0.0 |
| 2014 | 22.0%(1,512) | 78.0%(5,353) | R+56.0 | R+20.0 |
| 2010 | 32.0%(3,014) | 68.0%(6,396) | R+35.9 | R+27.6 |
| 2006 | 45.9%(4,514) | 54.1%(5,331) | R+8.3 | D+43.5 |
| 2002 | 24.1%(2,085) | 75.9%(6,561) | R+51.8 | R+16.0 |
| 1998 | 32.1%(2,805) | 67.9%(5,936) | R+35.8 | D+20.1 |
| 1994 | 22.0%(2,197) | 78.0%(7,772) | R+55.9 | R+22.4 |
| 1990 | 33.2%(3,327) | 66.8%(6,682) | R+33.5 | R+20.1 |
| 1986 | 43.3%(4,125) | 56.7%(5,400) | R+13.4 | R+3.4 |
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(70.3%) | Bernie Sanders(15.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(51.5%) | Bernie Sanders(45.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | John Kasich(38.0%) | Donald Trump(34.3%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(60.5%) | Barack Obama(35.9%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee