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County record · fips 39059 · Ohio

GuernseyOH

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+52.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1916
D+1.0
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
1932+51.7 ptsDemocrats
1964+42.1 ptsDemocrats
2016-35.5 ptsRepublicans
1976+32.8 ptsDemocrats
1968-30.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
38,223
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$58,478
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
62%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Belmont, OH · Coshocton, OH · Harrison, OH · Muskingum, OH · Noble, OH · Tuscarawas, OH