County record · fips 39161 · Ohio
Van WertOH
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+58.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–33
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1896
D+0.2
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +42.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -39.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +34.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1940 | -26.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +25.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
28,826
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$67,917
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
50%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Adams, IN · Allen, IN · Allen, OH · Auglaize, OH · Mercer, OH · Paulding, OH · Putnam, OH