Preble, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Preble, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 48.3 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 | 11,176 | 61.5% | 26.4 pts (4,801 votes) | 18,166 | — | 23.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,733 | 65.0% | 30.6 pts (6,459 votes) | 21,126 | -3.4 pts | 28.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 13,562 | 64.6% | 31.2 pts (6,563 votes) | 21,002 | -1.2 pts | 36.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,535 | 67.1% | 36.3 pts (7,324 votes) | 20,169 | -5.2 pts | 40.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 15,446 | 75.1% | 54.1 pts (11,121 votes) | 20,565 | -19.2 pts | 47.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,022 | 78.1% | 57.4 pts (12,529 votes) | 21,809 | -2.0 pts | 50.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,146 | 79.2% | 59.1 pts (12,803 votes) | 21,656 | -1.3 pts | 48.3 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 | 42,381 | 42.9% of population |
| 2004 | 42,613 | 49.6% of population |
| 2008 | 42,688 | 49.2% of population |
| 2012 | 41,812 | 48.2% of population |
| 2016 | 41,157 | 50.0% of population |
| 2020 | 41,016 | 53.2% of population |
| 2024 | 40,801 | 53.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Preble shifted 32.2 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
Preble 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 Preble voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Preble 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 Preble?
Preble's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 27.4 points (4,801 votes) out of 18,166 total votes cast.
Has Preble ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Preble has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Preble?
The widest margin on record for Preble was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 59.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Preble relative to its population?
In 2024, 21,656 votes were recorded in Preble against a total population of 40,801 (53.1% 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 Preble a presidential bellwether county?
Preble 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%).