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County record · fips 39137 · Ohio

PutnamOH

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+69.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
19–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+1.1
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
1940-58.4 ptsRepublicans
1968-48.8 ptsRepublicans
1948+43.0 ptsDemocrats
1952-38.8 ptsRepublicans
1932+36.6 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
34,314
College (BA+)
26%
Median income
$84,928
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
84%
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, OH · Defiance, OH · Hancock, OH · Henry, OH · Paulding, OH · Van Wert, OH