Election Results and Trends in Cincinnati, OH
In the last Presidential election, Cincinnati, OH voted predominantly Democrat, with 57.1% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 41.3% of voters in Cincinnati voted for Trump, and other parties voting 1.6%. Based on these voting patterns, Cincinnati is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 155th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Cincinnati ranks 176th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Cincinnati's voting in presidential elections has leaned Democrat over the past 25 years. In 1996, Bill Clinton (D) was the front-runner, then Al Gore (D) in 2000, and John Kerry (D) in 2004. Barack Obama secured victories in 2008 and 2012. The trend continued with Hillary Clinton (D) in 2016 and Joe Biden (D) in 2020. While Democrat candidates have consistently won the city, the surrounding Hamilton County has been more competitive.
Local Elections
Cincinnati's local politics have also been predominantly Democrat. Democrats have primarily occupied the mayoral office, and the City Council often features a Democrat majority. This alignment at the local level mirrors the city's preference in national politics and reflects an enduring progressive leaning.