Licking, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Licking, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 19.0 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 | 37,180 | 59.5% | 22.4 pts (13,984 votes) | 62,466 | — | 19.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 49,014 | 61.7% | 23.9 pts (18,963 votes) | 79,416 | -0.8 pts | 21.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 46,886 | 57.0% | 15.8 pts (12,990 votes) | 82,283 | +7.9 pts | 20.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 45,503 | 55.9% | 13.9 pts (11,302 votes) | 81,390 | +1.9 pts | 17.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 51,241 | 61.9% | 28.8 pts (23,865 votes) | 82,761 | -16.2 pts | 21.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 59,514 | 63.2% | 28.1 pts (26,459 votes) | 94,210 | +1.8 pts | 20.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 61,359 | 64.5% | 30.0 pts (28,527 votes) | 95,060 | -1.7 pts | 19.0 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 | 146,268 | 42.7% of population |
| 2004 | 155,264 | 51.1% of population |
| 2008 | 163,916 | 50.2% of population |
| 2012 | 167,589 | 48.6% of population |
| 2016 | 171,993 | 48.1% of population |
| 2020 | 178,796 | 52.7% of population |
| 2024 | 184,898 | 51.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Licking shifted 7.1 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
Licking 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 Licking voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Licking 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 Licking?
Licking's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 14.2 points (11,302 votes) out of 81,390 total votes cast.
Has Licking ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Licking has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Licking?
The widest margin on record for Licking was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 30.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Licking relative to its population?
In 2024, 95,060 votes were recorded in Licking against a total population of 184,898 (51.4% 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 Licking a presidential bellwether county?
Licking 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%).