Clermont, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Clermont, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.8 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 47,129 | 67.4% | 37.5 pts (26,202 votes) | 69,877 | — | 34.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 62,946 | 70.7% | 41.6 pts (37,061 votes) | 89,042 | -3.2 pts | 39.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 62,559 | 65.5% | 32.4 pts (30,948 votes) | 95,480 | +8.9 pts | 37.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 64,208 | 66.7% | 35.1 pts (33,750 votes) | 96,273 | -2.8 pts | 38.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 67,518 | 68.1% | 41.2 pts (40,803 votes) | 99,121 | -7.6 pts | 34.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 74,570 | 67.5% | 36.6 pts (40,478 votes) | 110,480 | +6.0 pts | 29.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 76,964 | 67.4% | 35.8 pts (40,834 votes) | 114,143 | +1.1 pts | 24.8 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 | 177,960 | 39.3% of population |
| 2004 | 187,281 | 47.5% of population |
| 2008 | 195,891 | 48.7% of population |
| 2012 | 199,487 | 48.3% of population |
| 2016 | 203,165 | 48.8% of population |
| 2020 | 208,755 | 52.9% of population |
| 2024 | 214,123 | 53.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Clermont shifted 2.4 points toward the Democratic 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
Clermont has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Ohio's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Clermont voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Clermont has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Clermont?
Clermont's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 32.9 points (30,948 votes) out of 95,480 total votes cast.
Has Clermont ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Clermont has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Clermont?
The widest margin on record for Clermont was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 43.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Clermont relative to its population?
In 2024, 114,143 votes were recorded in Clermont against a total population of 214,123 (53.3% 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 Clermont a presidential bellwether county?
Clermont has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Ohio's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).