Van Wert, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Van Wert, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 47.6 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 | 8,679 | 65.7% | 33.8 pts (4,470 votes) | 13,219 | — | 31.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,678 | 72.0% | 44.4 pts (6,584 votes) | 14,826 | -9.9 pts | 42.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 9,168 | 62.6% | 27.2 pts (3,990 votes) | 14,652 | +16.8 pts | 32.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,585 | 69.1% | 40.1 pts (5,556 votes) | 13,866 | -13.0 pts | 43.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,469 | 76.0% | 56.4 pts (7,772 votes) | 13,770 | -18.2 pts | 50.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,650 | 77.8% | 57.4 pts (8,583 votes) | 14,965 | +0.7 pts | 50.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,616 | 78.9% | 58.5 pts (8,616 votes) | 14,729 | -0.6 pts | 47.6 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 | 29,627 | 44.6% of population |
| 2004 | 29,322 | 50.6% of population |
| 2008 | 29,075 | 50.4% of population |
| 2012 | 28,636 | 48.4% of population |
| 2016 | 28,177 | 48.9% of population |
| 2020 | 28,919 | 51.7% of population |
| 2024 | 28,887 | 51.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Van Wert shifted 24.3 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
Van Wert 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 Van Wert voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Van Wert 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 Van Wert?
Van Wert's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 27.8 points (3,990 votes) out of 14,652 total votes cast.
Has Van Wert ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Van Wert has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Van Wert?
The widest margin on record for Van Wert was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 59.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Van Wert relative to its population?
In 2024, 14,729 votes were recorded in Van Wert against a total population of 28,887 (51.0% 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 Van Wert a presidential bellwether county?
Van Wert 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%).