Darke, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Darke, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 54.5 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 14,817 | 63.7% | 30.4 pts (7,076 votes) | 23,267 | — | 27.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 18,307 | 69.6% | 39.7 pts (10,458 votes) | 26,317 | -8.6 pts | 37.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 17,290 | 67.0% | 36.2 pts (9,326 votes) | 25,793 | +3.1 pts | 41.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 18,108 | 71.3% | 44.4 pts (11,282 votes) | 25,401 | -8.3 pts | 48.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 20,012 | 78.5% | 61.0 pts (15,542 votes) | 25,484 | -18.2 pts | 54.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,004 | 81.1% | 63.7 pts (17,273 votes) | 27,134 | -1.1 pts | 56.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,234 | 82.3% | 65.4 pts (17,651 votes) | 27,002 | -1.2 pts | 54.5 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 | 53,291 | 43.7% of population |
| 2004 | 53,236 | 49.4% of population |
| 2008 | 52,909 | 48.7% of population |
| 2012 | 52,515 | 48.4% of population |
| 2016 | 51,624 | 49.4% of population |
| 2020 | 51,897 | 52.3% of population |
| 2024 | 51,462 | 52.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Darke shifted 34.5 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
Darke 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 Darke voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Darke 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 Darke?
Darke's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 31.4 points (7,076 votes) out of 23,267 total votes cast.
Has Darke ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Darke has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Darke?
The widest margin on record for Darke was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 65.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Darke relative to its population?
In 2024, 27,002 votes were recorded in Darke against a total population of 51,462 (52.5% 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 Darke a presidential bellwether county?
Darke 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%).