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County record · fips 39093 · Ohio

LorainOH

Republican ×2 since 2020all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+5.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
2016
D+0.1
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
1912+57.6 ptsDemocrats
1920-40.9 ptsRepublicans
1928+33.9 ptsDemocrats
1908+31.0 ptsDemocrats
1976+30.6 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
317,129
College (BA+)
29%
Median income
$73,347
2024 dollars
Non-white
24%
Rural
14%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Ashland, OH · Cuyahoga, OH · Erie, OH · Huron, OH · Medina, OH