Fairborn, Ohio
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −10.3% |
| 2008 | −6.1% |
| 2012 | −4.6% |
| 2016 | −13.5% |
| 2020 | −10.7% |
| 2024 | −13.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.7%Harris6,766 | 56.2%Trump8,905 | 1.1% | R+13.5 | R+2.8 | R+12.0 | 15,838 | |
| R | 43.5%Biden6,761 | 54.2%Trump8,420 | 2.4% | R+10.7 | D+2.8 | R+15.1 | 15,547 | |
| R | 40.2%Clinton5,725 | 53.6%Trump7,641 | 6.2% | R+13.5 | R+8.9 | R+15.5 | 14,244 | |
| R | 46.5%Obama6,413 | 51.1%Romney7,046 | 2.4% | R+4.6 | D+1.5 | R+8.4 | 13,793 | |
| R | 46.1%Obama6,755 | 52.2%McCain7,647 | 1.7% | R+6.1 | D+4.2 | R+13.4 | 14,652 | |
| R | 44.1%Kerry6,148 | 54.4%Bush7,577 | 1.5% | R+10.3 | — | R+7.8 | 13,934 |
Fairborn sits at the edge of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and its electorate—heavy with veterans, defense workers, and their families—consistently reflects the policy priorities and turnout habits typical of installation-adjacent Ohio cities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 13.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.5 points.
A population of 34,534, a 78% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,751 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Xenia and Leavenworth.
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Fairborn, Ohio. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3925914/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.