Geauga, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Geauga, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 13.0 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 | 25,417 | 59.7% | 23.7 pts (10,090 votes) | 42,600 | — | 21.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 30,358 | 60.2% | 20.9 pts (10,518 votes) | 50,419 | +3.8 pts | 18.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 29,096 | 56.9% | 15.4 pts (7,846 votes) | 51,102 | +5.4 pts | 20.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 30,589 | 60.0% | 21.4 pts (10,930 votes) | 50,997 | -6.2 pts | 24.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 30,227 | 60.5% | 25.3 pts (12,658 votes) | 49,941 | -4.7 pts | 17.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 34,143 | 60.9% | 23.1 pts (12,942 votes) | 56,021 | +3.1 pts | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 33,844 | 61.7% | 24.1 pts (13,240 votes) | 54,894 | -0.9 pts | 13.0 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 | 91,179 | 46.7% of population |
| 2004 | 93,218 | 54.1% of population |
| 2008 | 93,583 | 54.6% of population |
| 2012 | 93,771 | 54.4% of population |
| 2016 | 93,845 | 53.2% of population |
| 2020 | 95,385 | 58.7% of population |
| 2024 | 95,362 | 57.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Geauga shifted 0.4 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
Geauga 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 Geauga voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Geauga 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 Geauga?
Geauga's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 15.6 points (7,846 votes) out of 51,102 total votes cast.
Has Geauga ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Geauga has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Geauga?
The widest margin on record for Geauga was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 26.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Geauga relative to its population?
In 2024, 54,894 votes were recorded in Geauga against a total population of 95,362 (57.6% 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 Geauga a presidential bellwether county?
Geauga 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%).