Key Takeaways — Ohio
- Trump won Ohio by +12.1 in 2024 (55.2% vs 43.1%) — once the ultimate presidential bellwether (winning candidate carried Ohio every cycle 1964-2016), now firmly Lean R
- Sherrod Brown lost his Senate seat in 2024 to Bernie Moreno — ending one of the most remarkable bipartisan Senate careers, where Brown won three times in an increasingly red state
- Ohio was a true swing state through Obama's re-election in 2012 (Obama +2.9) — the shift to Lean R since 2016 tracks the decline of union manufacturing and the rise of rural Republican dominance
- Governor Mike DeWine (R) won re-election in 2022; J.D. Vance was elected VP in 2024, giving Ohio unusual influence in the Trump administration's second term
2024 Presidential
Trump +12.1
55.2% – 43.1%
Electoral Votes
17
Lean R
Senate 2026
Jon Husted
Appointed 2025 — Lean R
Governor
Mike DeWine (R)
Columbus
2024 Presidential Election — Ohio
Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Trump +12.1. Margin: 12.1 pts.
Key Facts — Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Ohio vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Ohio voted for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 55.2% versus Harris's 43.1%. The state has 17 electoral votes.
Who are the current US senators from Ohio?
Ohio's two US senators are Sherrod Brown and Bernie Moreno. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.
What is Ohio's political lean?
Ohio is rated "Lean R" in presidential elections. The state capital is Columbus, and Ohio carries 17 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
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