Medina, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Medina, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 13.7 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 | 37,349 | 55.8% | 16.0 pts (10,714 votes) | 66,883 | — | 13.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 48,183 | 56.8% | 14.0 pts (11,919 votes) | 84,867 | +2.6 pts | 12.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 48,189 | 53.3% | 8.0 pts (7,265 votes) | 90,451 | +6.0 pts | 12.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 50,418 | 55.5% | 12.8 pts (11,633 votes) | 90,783 | -4.9 pts | 16.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 54,810 | 60.0% | 24.8 pts (22,628 votes) | 91,373 | -13.0 pts | 17.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 64,598 | 61.0% | 23.4 pts (24,798 votes) | 105,825 | +2.3 pts | 15.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 66,308 | 61.9% | 24.8 pts (26,537 votes) | 107,045 | -1.3 pts | 13.7 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 | 151,751 | 44.1% of population |
| 2004 | 163,048 | 52.1% of population |
| 2008 | 170,330 | 53.1% of population |
| 2012 | 173,623 | 52.3% of population |
| 2016 | 176,876 | 51.7% of population |
| 2020 | 182,639 | 57.9% of population |
| 2024 | 184,625 | 58.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Medina shifted 8.3 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
Medina 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 Medina voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Medina 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 Medina?
Medina's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 8.2 points (7,265 votes) out of 90,451 total votes cast.
Has Medina ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Medina has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Medina?
The widest margin on record for Medina was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 26.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Medina relative to its population?
In 2024, 107,045 votes were recorded in Medina against a total population of 184,625 (58.0% 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 Medina a presidential bellwether county?
Medina 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%).