Ross, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Ross, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 28.4 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 | 13,706 | 52.7% | 7.9 pts (2,044 votes) | 26,016 | — | 4.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 17,229 | 54.4% | 10.3 pts (3,252 votes) | 31,669 | -2.4 pts | 8.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 16,759 | 52.6% | 7.2 pts (2,304 votes) | 31,840 | +3.0 pts | 12.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 15,008 | 49.9% | 1.5 pts (439 votes) | 30,083 | +5.9 pts | 4.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 18,652 | 61.4% | 27.3 pts (8,296 votes) | 30,380 | -27.1 pts | 20.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,278 | 66.9% | 35.2 pts (11,721 votes) | 33,299 | -7.1 pts | 27.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,801 | 69.2% | 39.3 pts (12,955 votes) | 32,932 | -4.0 pts | 28.4 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 | 73,507 | 35.4% of population |
| 2004 | 75,251 | 42.1% of population |
| 2008 | 77,675 | 41.0% of population |
| 2012 | 77,341 | 38.9% of population |
| 2016 | 76,848 | 39.5% of population |
| 2020 | 77,068 | 43.2% of population |
| 2024 | 76,046 | 43.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ross shifted 31.6 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
Ross 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 Ross voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ross 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 Ross?
Ross's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 1.5 points (439 votes) out of 30,083 total votes cast.
Has Ross ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ross has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ross?
The widest margin on record for Ross was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 39.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Ross relative to its population?
In 2024, 32,932 votes were recorded in Ross against a total population of 76,046 (43.3% 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 Ross a presidential bellwether county?
Ross 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%).