Guernsey County, Ohio
AkashicGuernsey County, OHTrumpR+52.0
2024 precinct map of Guernsey CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Guernsey County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 75.6% | 13,314 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 23.6% | 4,154 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.3% | 58 |
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35 precincts · 17,601 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 23.6%Harris4,154 | 75.6%Trump13,314 | 0.3%Oliver58 | 17,601 | ||
| R | 25.1%Biden4,577 | 73.5%Trump13,407 | 1.0%Jorgensen177 | 18,230 | ||
| R | 25.9%Clinton4,359 | 67.9%Trump11,445 | 3.3%Johnson549 | 16,852 | ||
| R | 43.7%Obama7,450 | 52.7%Romney8,993 | 1.0%Johnson174 | 17,050 | ||
| R | 43.9%Obama7,625 | 52.9%McCain9,197 | 3.2%Nader553 | 17,375 | ||
| R | 43.5%Kerry7,768 | 55.8%Bush9,962 | 0.6%Other110 | 17,840 | ||
| R | 43.1%Gore6,643 | 53.0%Bush8,181 | 2.6%Nader405 | 15,430 | ||
| D | 44.6%Clinton6,731 | 39.5%Dole5,970 | 14.9%Perot2,251 | 15,108 | ||
| D | 39.3%Clinton6,428 | 35.2%Bush5,749 | 25.1%Perot4,103 | 16,348 | ||
| R | 40.7%Dukakis5,926 | 58.4%Bush8,507 | 0.9%Fulani130 | 14,563 | ||
| R | 32.4%Mondale4,967 | 66.8%Reagan10,252 | 0.8%Serrette125 | 15,344 | ||
| R | 36.4%Carter5,121 | 58.1%Reagan8,180 | 5.6%Anderson783 | 14,084 | ||
| R | 48.8%Carter7,573 | 49.9%Ford7,746 | 1.3%McCarthy205 | 15,524 | ||
| R | 32.5%McGovern4,757 | 66.0%Nixon9,648 | 1.5%Schmitz214 | 14,619 | ||
| R | 39.2%Humphrey5,815 | 49.4%Nixon7,336 | 11.4%Wallace1,686 | 14,837 | ||
| D | 59.6%Johnson9,503 | 40.4%Goldwater6,429 | 0.0% | 15,932 | ||
| R | 38.6%Kennedy6,532 | 61.4%Nixon10,396 | 0.0% | 16,928 | ||
| R | 33.5%Stevenson5,149 | 66.5%Eisenhower10,224 | 0.0% | 15,373 | ||
| R | 40.5%Stevenson6,631 | 59.5%Eisenhower9,749 | 0.0% | 16,380 | ||
| R | 46.2%Truman6,639 | 53.2%Dewey7,651 | 0.6%Thurmond90 | 14,380 | ||
| R | 42.3%Roosevelt6,512 | 57.7%Dewey8,878 | 0.0% | 15,390 | ||
| R | 46.2%Roosevelt8,710 | 53.8%Willkie10,125 | 0.0% | 18,835 | ||
| D | 56.8%Roosevelt11,404 | 42.5%Landon8,532 | 0.7%Lemke134 | 20,070 | ||
| D | 49.9%Roosevelt9,026 | 48.3%Hoover8,750 | 1.8%Thomas330 | 18,106 | ||
| R | 24.6%Smith3,709 | 74.1%Hoover11,174 | 1.3%Thomas197 | 15,080 | ||
| R | 23.9%Davis3,604 | 59.6%Coolidge8,997 | 16.6%La Follette2,505 | 15,106 | ||
| R | 42.7%Cox6,888 | 54.4%Harding8,764 | 2.9%Debs470 | 16,122 | ||
| D | 45.6%Wilson4,312 | 44.8%Hughes4,228 | 9.6%Benson906 | 9,446 | ||
| R | 30.0%Wilson2,726 | 37.7%Taft3,426 | 32.3%Roosevelt2,940 | 9,092 | ||
| R | 35.7%Bryan3,449 | 53.9%Taft5,210 | 10.4%Debs1,004 | 9,663 | ||
| R | 28.4%Parker2,448 | 62.9%Roosevelt5,427 | 8.7%Debs755 | 8,630 | ||
| R | 37.0%Bryan3,120 | 59.4%McKinley5,014 | 3.6%Woolley301 | 8,435 | ||
| R | 41.9%Bryan3,258 | 55.8%McKinley4,337 | 2.3%Palmer180 | 7,775 | ||
| R | 39.1%Cleveland2,510 | 53.5%Harrison3,439 | 7.4%Weaver476 | 6,425 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −14.5% |
| 1896 | −13.9% |
| 1900 | −22.5% |
| 1904 | −34.5% |
| 1908 | −18.2% |
| 1912 | −7.7% |
| 1916 | +0.9% |
| 1920 | −11.6% |
| 1924 | −35.7% |
| 1928 | −49.5% |
| 1932 | +1.5% |
| 1936 | +14.3% |
| 1940 | −7.5% |
| 1944 | −15.4% |
| 1948 | −7.0% |
| 1952 | −19.0% |
| 1956 | −33.0% |
| 1960 | −22.8% |
| 1964 | +19.3% |
| 1968 | −10.3% |
| 1972 | −33.5% |
| 1976 | −1.1% |
| 1980 | −21.7% |
| 1984 | −34.4% |
| 1988 | −17.7% |
| 1992 | +4.2% |
| 1996 | +5.0% |
| 2000 | −10.0% |
| 2004 | −12.3% |
| 2008 | −9.0% |
| 2012 | −9.0% |
| 2016 | −42.0% |
| 2020 | −48.4% |
| 2024 | −52.0% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 24,186 |
| 2018 | 24,521 |
| 2020 | 24,549 |
| 2022 | 24,367 |
| 2024 | 24,501 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Guernsey County, anchored by Cambridge in the Appalachian foothills, has shifted decisively toward Republican presidential candidates over the past decade, recording a 52-point margin in 2024 that reflects broader trends across rural southeastern Ohio.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 19.3 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 52.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 52.0 points.
A population of 38,223, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,478 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Carroll County and Tuscola County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Guernsey County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Guernsey County, Ohio voted Republican by 52.0 points (R+52.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 17,601 votes cast, 4,154 went Democratic and 13,314 went Republican.
When did Guernsey County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Guernsey County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Guernsey County, Ohio?
Guernsey County, Ohio has a population of 38,223 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Guernsey County, Ohio?
Median household income in Guernsey County, Ohio is $58,478 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Guernsey County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Guernsey County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.