HarrisDemocratic72.9%4,157TrumpRepublican25.8%1,472OtherAll other candidates1.3%72
D+47.1- Lead
- 2,685
- Total
- 5,701
- vs nation
- D+48.6
- Turnout
- —
Akashiccity
Bedford, OH
Office (updates table and map)
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic74.7%4,644TrumpRepublican24.0%1,492OtherAll other candidates1.4%85
D+50.7- Lead
- 3,152
- Total
- 6,221
- vs nation
- D+46.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic72.4%4,499TrumpRepublican24.3%1,510OtherAll other candidates3.3%202
D+48.1- Lead
- 2,989
- Total
- 6,211
- vs nation
- D+46.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic75.2%5,156RomneyRepublican22.9%1,567OtherAll other candidates1.9%132
D+52.4- Lead
- 3,589
- Total
- 6,855
- vs nation
- D+48.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic72.2%4,808McCainRepublican26.6%1,769OtherAll other candidates1.2%82
D+45.6- Lead
- 3,039
- Total
- 6,659
- vs nation
- D+38.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic69.8%4,704BushRepublican29.1%1,964OtherAll other candidates1.1%72
D+40.7- Lead
- 2,740
- Total
- 6,740
- vs nation
- D+43.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+47.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 12,9312024 5-year
- Median household income
- $57,3082024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 38.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 54.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 2.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+52.4 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Bedford Heights, OH · twin score 98.1
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +40.7% |
| 2008 | +45.6% |
| 2012 | +52.4% |
| 2016 | +48.1% |
| 2020 | +50.7% |
| 2024 | +47.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 72.9%Harris4,157 | 25.8%Trump1,472 | 1.3% | D+47.1 | R+3.6 | D+48.6 | 5,701 | |
| D | 74.7%Biden4,644 | 24.0%Trump1,492 | 1.4% | D+50.7 | D+2.5 | D+46.2 | 6,221 | |
| D | 72.4%Clinton4,499 | 24.3%Trump1,510 | 3.3% | D+48.1 | R+4.2 | D+46.0 | 6,211 | |
| D | 75.2%Obama5,156 | 22.9%Romney1,567 | 1.9% | D+52.4 | D+6.7 | D+48.5 | 6,855 | |
| D | 72.2%Obama4,808 | 26.6%McCain1,769 | 1.2% | D+45.6 | — | D+38.4 | 6,659 | |
| D | 69.8%Kerry4,704 | 29.1%Bush1,964 | 1.1% | D+40.7 | — | D+43.1 | 6,740 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 77.1%4,051 | 22.9%1,206 | 5,257 |
| 2020 | D | 76.9%4,565 | 23.1%1,372 | 5,937 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 74.7%4,185 | 22.4%1,252 | 5,599 |
Bedford sits along the southeastern edge of Cuyahoga County, where older industrial demographics and suburban transition pressures have historically kept local and countywide races competitive within single-digit margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 52.4 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 47.1 points.
A population of 12,931, a 39% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,308 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Bedford Heights and Maple Heights.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Bedford Heights
Ohio
98.1twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ 2008 margin
Maple Heights
Ohio
97.8twin score
2012–2024 trajectory
Glenwood
Illinois
97.5twin score
2012–2024 trajectory
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Bedford, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Bedford, Ohio voted Democratic by 47.1 points (D+47.1), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 5,701 votes cast, 4,157 went Democratic and 1,472 went Republican.
How many people live in Bedford, Ohio?
Bedford, Ohio has a population of 12,931 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Bedford, Ohio?
Median household income in Bedford, Ohio is $57,308 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Bedford, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Bedford, Ohio from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.