Canton, Ohio
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +40.1% |
| 2008 | +42.0% |
| 2012 | +42.8% |
| 2016 | +23.8% |
| 2020 | +20.0% |
| 2024 | +14.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.5%Harris12,694 | 42.5%Trump9,551 | 1.0% | D+14.0 | R+6.0 | D+15.5 | 22,480 | |
| D | 59.1%Biden14,740 | 39.1%Trump9,752 | 1.9% | D+20.0 | R+3.8 | D+15.5 | 24,961 | |
| D | 59.3%Clinton14,744 | 35.6%Trump8,833 | 5.1% | D+23.8 | R+19.0 | D+21.7 | 24,843 | |
| D | 70.0%Obama20,230 | 27.2%Romney7,859 | 2.8% | D+42.8 | D+0.8 | D+38.9 | 28,903 | |
| D | 69.6%Obama21,165 | 27.6%McCain8,391 | 2.8% | D+42.0 | D+1.9 | D+34.7 | 30,423 | |
| D | 69.3%Kerry20,893 | 29.2%Bush8,797 | 1.5% | D+40.1 | — | D+42.6 | 30,144 |
Canton's blue-collar manufacturing legacy shapes an electorate that swings more on economic conditions than party loyalty, making it a reliable bellwether within a county that has tracked closely with statewide margins for decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 42.8 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.0 points.
A population of 69,755, a 60% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $43,188 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Sandusky and Waterloo.
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Canton, Ohio. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3912000/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.