Hocking, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Hocking, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 33.3 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 | 5,702 | 53.0% | 11.4 pts (1,228 votes) | 10,756 | — | 8.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,935 | 52.6% | 5.8 pts (762 votes) | 13,196 | +6.3 pts | 3.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,326 | 49.1% | 0.7 pts (95 votes) | 12,895 | +5.1 pts | 5.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,285 | 49.4% | 1.0 pts (128 votes) | 12,728 | -0.3 pts | 4.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,497 | 66.2% | 36.8 pts (4,722 votes) | 12,838 | -37.4 pts | 29.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,737 | 70.4% | 42.4 pts (5,857 votes) | 13,824 | -4.5 pts | 34.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,679 | 71.8% | 44.3 pts (5,975 votes) | 13,489 | -1.6 pts | 33.3 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 | 28,262 | 38.1% of population |
| 2004 | 28,962 | 45.6% of population |
| 2008 | 29,445 | 43.8% of population |
| 2012 | 29,304 | 43.4% of population |
| 2016 | 28,393 | 45.2% of population |
| 2020 | 28,046 | 49.3% of population |
| 2024 | 27,429 | 49.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hocking shifted 32.6 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
Hocking 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 Hocking voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hocking 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 Hocking?
Hocking's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 0.8 points (95 votes) out of 12,895 total votes cast.
Has Hocking ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hocking has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hocking?
The widest margin on record for Hocking was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 44.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Hocking relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,489 votes were recorded in Hocking against a total population of 27,429 (49.2% 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 Hocking a presidential bellwether county?
Hocking 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%).