Vinton, Ohio — Presidential Election Results
Vinton, Ohio has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 47.7 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 | 2,720 | 55.0% | 13.8 pts (683 votes) | 4,946 | — | 10.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,251 | 54.8% | 10.1 pts (600 votes) | 5,930 | +4.2 pts | 8.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,021 | 53.5% | 9.9 pts (558 votes) | 5,646 | -0.0 pts | 14.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,856 | 52.2% | 7.7 pts (420 votes) | 5,467 | +2.2 pts | 11.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,883 | 70.6% | 46.0 pts (2,532 votes) | 5,502 | -40.4 pts | 39.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,632 | 76.8% | 54.7 pts (3,301 votes) | 6,030 | -7.0 pts | 47.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,531 | 79.0% | 58.6 pts (3,362 votes) | 5,738 | -3.6 pts | 47.7 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 | 12,825 | 38.6% of population |
| 2004 | 13,308 | 44.6% of population |
| 2008 | 13,452 | 42.0% of population |
| 2012 | 13,221 | 41.4% of population |
| 2016 | 13,022 | 42.3% of population |
| 2020 | 12,808 | 47.1% of population |
| 2024 | 12,545 | 45.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Vinton shifted 44.6 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
Vinton 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 Vinton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Vinton 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 Vinton?
Vinton's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 7.9 points (420 votes) out of 5,467 total votes cast.
Has Vinton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Vinton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Vinton?
The widest margin on record for Vinton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 59.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Vinton relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,738 votes were recorded in Vinton against a total population of 12,545 (45.7% 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 Vinton a presidential bellwether county?
Vinton 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%).