Huron, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Huron, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 33.1 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 | 12,286 | 57.5% | 19.2 pts (4,103 votes) | 21,360 | — | 16.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 14,834 | 58.0% | 16.6 pts (4,249 votes) | 25,592 | +3.3 pts | 14.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 12,884 | 50.4% | 3.2 pts (808 votes) | 25,582 | +13.5 pts | 7.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,060 | 53.0% | 8.3 pts (2,054 votes) | 24,663 | -5.3 pts | 11.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 16,226 | 65.3% | 36.4 pts (9,034 votes) | 24,834 | -30.0 pts | 30.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,956 | 69.7% | 41.2 pts (11,197 votes) | 27,190 | -3.3 pts | 33.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 19,484 | 71.6% | 44.0 pts (11,988 votes) | 27,216 | -2.5 pts | 33.1 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 | 59,611 | 35.8% of population |
| 2004 | 60,011 | 42.6% of population |
| 2008 | 60,121 | 42.6% of population |
| 2012 | 59,204 | 41.7% of population |
| 2016 | 58,367 | 42.5% of population |
| 2020 | 58,495 | 46.5% of population |
| 2024 | 58,168 | 46.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Huron shifted 24.4 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
Huron 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 Huron voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Huron 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 Huron?
Huron's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 3.2 points (808 votes) out of 25,582 total votes cast.
Has Huron ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Huron has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Huron?
The widest margin on record for Huron was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 44.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Huron relative to its population?
In 2024, 27,216 votes were recorded in Huron against a total population of 58,168 (46.8% 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 Huron a presidential bellwether county?
Huron 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%).