Ottawa County, OH
OH · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Ottawa County, OH (Ohio) voted R+25.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 14,872 votes (61.86%) to 8,866 (36.88%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Ottawa County is classified as a solid Republican county. Ottawa County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 39,994.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.9%(8,866) | 61.9%(14,872) | R+25.0 | R+1.6 |
| 2020 | 37.5%(9,008) | 60.9%(14,628) | R+23.4 | R+4.1 |
| 2016 | 36.5%(8,285) | 55.8%(12,653) | R+19.3 | R+23.5 |
| 2012 | 50.6%(11,503) | 46.4%(10,538) | D+4.2 | R+2.0 |
| 2008 | 52.3%(12,064) | 46.0%(10,624) | D+6.2 | D+10.3 |
| 2004 | 47.8%(11,118) | 51.9%(12,073) | R+4.1 | R+1.9 |
| 2000 | 47.5%(9,485) | 49.7%(9,917) | R+2.2 | R+14.5 |
| 1996 | 49.4%(9,321) | 37.0%(6,991) | D+12.3 | D+5.5 |
| 1992 | 41.1%(8,128) | 34.3%(6,782) | D+6.8 | D+14.3 |
| 1988 | 45.9%(8,038) | 53.4%(9,352) | R+7.5 | D+13.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Ottawa County, OH • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.9%(9,460) | 56.2%(13,317) | R+16.3 | R+0.5 |
| 2022 | 42.1%(7,750) | 57.9%(10,653) | R+15.8 | R+19.5 |
| 2018 | 51.8%(9,477) | 48.1%(8,799) | D+3.7 | D+38.1 |
| 2016 | 30.4%(6,608) | 64.7%(14,097) | R+34.4 | R+40.8 |
| 2012 | 50.7%(11,291) | 44.3%(9,872) | D+6.4 | D+25.8 |
| 2010 | 38.7%(6,193) | 58.1%(9,299) | R+19.4 | R+39.8 |
| 2006 | 60.2%(10,548) | 39.8%(6,972) | D+20.4 | D+56.6 |
| 2004 | 31.9%(7,224) | 68.1%(15,425) | R+36.2 | R+14.2 |
| 2000 | 37.5%(7,336) | 59.5%(11,641) | R+22.0 | R+6.9 |
| 1998 | 42.5%(6,341) | 57.5%(8,593) | R+15.1 | R+10.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.9%(5,171) | 71.9%(13,312) | R+44.0 | R+32.0 |
| 2018 | 42.1%(7,695) | 54.1%(9,880) | R+12.0 | D+18.3 |
| 2014 | 33.2%(4,938) | 63.4%(9,432) | R+30.2 | R+34.0 |
| 2010 | 50.0%(7,945) | 46.3%(7,350) | D+3.7 | R+25.6 |
| 2006 | 63.1%(10,858) | 33.8%(5,809) | D+29.3 | D+58.4 |
| 2002 | 33.9%(5,073) | 63.0%(9,428) | R+29.1 | R+28.5 |
| 1998 | 46.7%(6,833) | 47.3%(6,921) | R+0.6 | D+45.8 |
| 1994 | 25.5%(3,590) | 71.9%(10,114) | R+46.4 | R+37.3 |
| 1990 | 45.5%(6,269) | 54.5%(7,516) | R+9.0 | R+34.8 |
| 1986 | 62.9%(7,560) | 37.1%(4,466) | D+25.7 | D+2.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab