Paulding, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Paulding, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 45.4 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 | 5,210 | 58.2% | 20.4 pts (1,826 votes) | 8,946 | — | 17.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,205 | 62.8% | 26.3 pts (2,595 votes) | 9,879 | -5.2 pts | 24.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,317 | 54.4% | 11.8 pts (1,152 votes) | 9,769 | +14.3 pts | 16.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,354 | 58.7% | 19.9 pts (1,816 votes) | 9,128 | -8.3 pts | 23.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,500 | 71.8% | 48.7 pts (4,407 votes) | 9,047 | -30.9 pts | 42.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,086 | 74.8% | 51.5 pts (4,873 votes) | 9,467 | -1.1 pts | 44.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,203 | 77.6% | 56.2 pts (5,216 votes) | 9,277 | -4.4 pts | 45.4 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 | 20,251 | 44.2% of population |
| 2004 | 19,803 | 49.9% of population |
| 2008 | 19,670 | 49.7% of population |
| 2012 | 19,248 | 47.4% of population |
| 2016 | 18,839 | 48.0% of population |
| 2020 | 18,807 | 50.3% of population |
| 2024 | 18,755 | 49.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Paulding shifted 35.5 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
Paulding 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 Paulding voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Paulding 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 Paulding?
Paulding's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 12.1 points (1,152 votes) out of 9,769 total votes cast.
Has Paulding ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Paulding has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Paulding?
The widest margin on record for Paulding was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 56.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Paulding relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,277 votes were recorded in Paulding against a total population of 18,755 (49.5% 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 Paulding a presidential bellwether county?
Paulding 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%).