Muskingum, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Muskingum, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 33.0 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 | 17,995 | 55.2% | 14.0 pts (4,580 votes) | 32,624 | — | 10.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 22,251 | 57.3% | 15.0 pts (5,830 votes) | 38,863 | -0.5 pts | 13.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 20,549 | 52.6% | 7.2 pts (2,819 votes) | 39,071 | +7.7 pts | 12.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 19,264 | 51.9% | 6.1 pts (2,263 votes) | 37,085 | +1.1 pts | 9.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 24,056 | 65.0% | 35.0 pts (12,933 votes) | 36,991 | -30.5 pts | 28.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 27,867 | 68.9% | 39.3 pts (15,896 votes) | 40,465 | -3.1 pts | 31.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 28,147 | 71.6% | 43.9 pts (17,273 votes) | 39,331 | -4.4 pts | 33.0 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 | 84,732 | 38.5% of population |
| 2004 | 85,589 | 45.4% of population |
| 2008 | 85,874 | 45.5% of population |
| 2012 | 85,794 | 43.2% of population |
| 2016 | 85,993 | 43.0% of population |
| 2020 | 86,464 | 46.8% of population |
| 2024 | 86,582 | 45.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Muskingum shifted 29.7 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
Muskingum 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 Muskingum voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Muskingum 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 Muskingum?
Muskingum's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 6.2 points (2,263 votes) out of 37,085 total votes cast.
Has Muskingum ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Muskingum has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Muskingum?
The widest margin on record for Muskingum was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 44.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Muskingum relative to its population?
In 2024, 39,331 votes were recorded in Muskingum against a total population of 86,582 (45.4% 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 Muskingum a presidential bellwether county?
Muskingum 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%).