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County record · fips 39133 · Ohio

PortageOH

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+15.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
33/40
83% of its elections
Closest election
1932
D+0.4
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+48.6 ptsDemocrats
1932+43.9 ptsDemocrats
1964+39.4 ptsDemocrats
1920-35.9 ptsRepublicans
1968-32.4 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
161,956
College (BA+)
33%
Median income
$75,766
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
38%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Geauga, OH · Mahoning, OH · Stark, OH · Summit, OH · Trumbull, OH