Ohio election results: Trump wins with 55.2% vote, securing third consecutive victory in the state

Donald Trump secured Ohio’s 17 electoral votes in Tuesday’s election, defeating Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. The Associated Press called the race in Trump’s favor at 9:08 pm EST on November 6, 2024. Trump received approximately 55.2% of the vote, while Harris earned 43.9%. This marks the third consecutive victory for a Republican presidential candidate in Ohio, following Trump’s decisive wins in both 2016 and 2020.

About Ohio

Ohio, a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, became the 17th state to join the Union on March 1, 1803. The 34th-largest state by area, Ohio is home to nearly 11.8 million people, making it the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated state in the US. Its capital and largest city is Columbus, with major urban centers including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Akron, and Toledo. Known as the “Buckeye State” after the Ohio buckeye trees, residents are also called “Buckeyes.” Ohio derives its name from the Ohio River that forms its southern border.

Who are the voters?

In Ohio, approximately 79.65% population is White, 12.34% of the population identifies as Black or African American, 4.27% two or more races, 2.35% Asian, 1.2% other race, 0.16% Native American, and 0.03% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

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Is it Democrat or Republican?

As far as presidential elections are concerned, Ohio has leaned Republican in recent elections, with Donald Trump winning the state in both 2016 and 2020. When it comes to state elections, the state has a mix of Democratic and Republican leadership at various levels. For example, Ohio has a Republican governor, but the state’s US Senate and House delegations include members from both parties. Overall, Ohio’s political landscape is dynamic and can shift, making it a crucial state for both parties in national elections.

Is it a swing state?

Ohio is often considered a swing state, meaning it does not consistently vote for one party and can lean either Democratic or Republican depending on the election. Historically, Ohio has been a key battleground in presidential elections due to its diverse electorate and significant number of electoral votes.

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Has it given the US a president?

Ohio has given US seven presidents, earning it the moniker ’the Mother of Presidents’. The state’s presidential roster includes William Henry Harrison (9th President), who served in 1841, Ulysses S Grant was the 18th President who served from March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1877, a key Union general during the Civil War, Rutherford B. Hayes served from March 4, 1877 – March 4, 1881 and was the 19th President, known for ending Reconstruction, James A Garfield served from March 4, 1881 – September 19, 1881 and was the 20th President, who was assassinated in 1881, Benjamin Harrison term was from March 4, 1889 – March 4, 1893 and he was the 23rd President, noted for his advocacy of protective tariffs, William McKinley served from March 4, 1897 – September 14, 1901 and was the 25th President, who led the nation during the Spanish-American War, and Warren G Harding term was from March 4, 1921 – August 2, 1923  and was the 29th President, whose administration was marked by scandals.

If there is any memorable election for the state?

A memorable election involving one of the seven US Presidents from Ohio is the 1880 presidential election, which featured James A Garfield. Garfield, a Republican congressman from Ohio, won the presidency in a remarkably close race against Democrat Winfield Scott Hancock. The election was notable for its extremely narrow margins and the significant role that Ohio played. Garfield secured the presidency with a slim electoral majority, and Ohio’s support was crucial in his victory. The 1880 election was also interesting as Garfield’s victory marked the end of a period of intense political competition and factionalism within the Republican Party, and it highlighted Ohio’s influence in national politics. Garfield’s presidency, however, was tragically cut short by his assassination in 1881, adding to the historical significance of the election.