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County record · fips 39123 · Ohio

OttawaOH

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+25.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
22–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
2000
R+2.2
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+56.3 ptsDemocrats
1920-50.6 ptsRepublicans
1964+42.8 ptsDemocrats
1912+34.7 ptsDemocrats
1940-33.1 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
39,994
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$76,101
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
62%
Age 65+
28%

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

Neighbouring counties

Erie, OH · Lucas, OH · Sandusky, OH · Wood, OH