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County record · fips 39125 · Ohio

PauldingOH

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+56.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1896
D+0.6
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
1964+43.1 ptsDemocrats
1932+37.8 ptsDemocrats
1968-35.9 ptsRepublicans
2016-30.9 ptsRepublicans
1976+27.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
18,791
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$67,731
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
19%

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

Neighbouring counties

Allen, IN · Defiance, OH · Putnam, OH · Van Wert, OH