Clark, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Clark, Ohio has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 18.5 pts more Rep. than Ohio overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 27,984 | 48.6% | 0.6 pts (324 votes) | 57,559 | — | 4.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 34,938 | 50.8% | 2.0 pts (1,404 votes) | 68,803 | -2.6 pts | 0.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 33,634 | 50.4% | 2.5 pts (1,676 votes) | 66,770 | -0.5 pts | 7.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 31,816 | 49.6% | 0.8 pts (518 votes) | 64,144 | +1.7 pts | 3.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 35,205 | 57.3% | 19.3 pts (11,877 votes) | 61,429 | -19.5 pts | 11.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 39,032 | 60.8% | 23.3 pts (14,956 votes) | 64,212 | -3.4 pts | 15.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 40,403 | 64.3% | 29.5 pts (18,556 votes) | 62,855 | -6.1 pts | 18.5 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 144,605 | 39.8% of population |
| 2004 | 141,380 | 48.7% of population |
| 2008 | 139,404 | 47.9% of population |
| 2012 | 137,171 | 46.8% of population |
| 2016 | 134,723 | 45.6% of population |
| 2020 | 135,894 | 47.3% of population |
| 2024 | 134,985 | 46.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Clark shifted 30.4 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Clark has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Ohio's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Clark voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Clark has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Clark?
Clark's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 0.6 points (324 votes) out of 57,559 total votes cast.
Has Clark ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Clark changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Clark?
The widest margin on record for Clark was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 29.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Clark relative to its population?
In 2024, 62,855 votes were recorded in Clark against a total population of 134,985 (46.6% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Clark a presidential bellwether county?
Clark has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Ohio's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).