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County record · fips 39043 · Ohio

ErieOH

Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+14.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–26
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/40
78% of its elections
Closest election
1876
R+0.7
this countyOhionational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1920-39.4 ptsRepublicans
1964+39.0 ptsDemocrats
1932+32.5 ptsDemocrats
1940-30.1 ptsRepublicans
1968-29.8 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
74,581
College (BA+)
29%
Median income
$71,993
2024 dollars
Non-white
20%
Rural
28%
Age 65+
24%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Huron, OH · Lorain, OH · Ottawa, OH · Sandusky, OH