Since 1896, the winner of Ohio was elected the next president with only two exceptions (in 1944 and 1960). Ohio’s bellwether status continues in 2016 with the state’s 18 electoral votes up for grabs. Polling shows a close race with Donald Trump currently a slight favorite.
updated: November 8, 2016
Ohio 2016 Election Results
In 2012, Obama won Ohio by winning the cities of Cleveland, Toledo and Columbus by relatively large margins. Clinton will need to repeat to win in 2016.
Senator Rob Portman (Republican) is up for re-election and running against Democrat Ted Strickland. The race is currently leaning in the Republican’s favor.
Ohio Political Facts
Governor: John Kasich (Republican) – Current Term: 2015 – 2019
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 16
- Rep. Steve Chabot (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Marcy Kaptur (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Tim Ryan (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Patrick Tiberi (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Michael Turner (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Jim Jordan (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Robert Latta (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Marcia Fudge (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Bill Johnson (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Steve Stivers (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. James Renacci (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Bob Gibbs (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Brad Wenstrup (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Joyce Beatty (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. David Joyce (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
Electoral Votes: 18
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 6:30 a.m.
- Polls Close: 7:30 p.m.
- Ohio Voting Information
- Notes: n/a
Past Ohio Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 50% | Romney | 48% |
| 2008 | Obama | 51% | McCain | 47% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 49% | Bush | 51% |
| 2000 | Gore | 46% | Bush | 50% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 47% | Dole | 41% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 40% | Bush | 38% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 44% | Bush | 55% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 40% | Reagan | 59% |
| 1980 | Carter | 41% | Reagan | 52% |
| 1976 | Carter | 49% | Ford | 48% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 38% | Nixon | 60% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 43% | Nixon | 45% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 63% | Goldwater | 37% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 47% | Nixon | 53% |
Ohio State Facts
Population (2010 census): 11,536,504
Population Rank By State: 7
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 0.5%
Capital: Columbus
Largest City: Columbus
State Nickname: Buckeye State
