Stark, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Stark, Ohio has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 10.8 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 | 78,153 | 48.9% | 1.8 pts (2,845 votes) | 159,844 | — | 1.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 95,338 | 50.6% | 1.7 pts (3,127 votes) | 188,456 | +3.5 pts | 3.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 96,990 | 51.7% | 5.5 pts (10,247 votes) | 187,545 | +3.9 pts | 1.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 89,432 | 49.3% | 0.5 pts (851 votes) | 181,477 | -5.1 pts | 2.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 98,388 | 56.1% | 17.3 pts (30,242 votes) | 175,239 | -18.6 pts | 9.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 111,097 | 58.5% | 18.5 pts (35,193 votes) | 189,879 | -0.7 pts | 10.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 111,478 | 60.5% | 21.9 pts (40,388 votes) | 184,193 | -3.3 pts | 10.8 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 | 378,036 | 42.3% of population |
| 2004 | 376,663 | 50.0% of population |
| 2008 | 377,141 | 49.7% of population |
| 2012 | 374,891 | 48.4% of population |
| 2016 | 373,447 | 46.9% of population |
| 2020 | 374,552 | 50.7% of population |
| 2024 | 374,091 | 49.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Stark shifted 20.3 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
Stark has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Ohio's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Stark voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Stark has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Stark?
Stark's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 0.5 points (851 votes) out of 181,477 total votes cast.
Has Stark ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Stark changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Stark?
The widest margin on record for Stark was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 22.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Stark relative to its population?
In 2024, 184,193 votes were recorded in Stark against a total population of 374,091 (49.2% 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 Stark a presidential bellwether county?
Stark has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Ohio's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).