Chardon, Ohio
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −14.0% |
| 2008 | −8.4% |
| 2012 | −12.6% |
| 2016 | −20.3% |
| 2020 | −20.9% |
| 2024 | −22.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 38.5%Harris1,167 | 60.7%Trump1,841 | 0.9% | R+22.2 | R+1.3 | R+20.7 | 3,034 | |
| R | 38.7%Biden1,178 | 59.7%Trump1,815 | 1.6% | R+20.9 | R+0.7 | R+25.4 | 3,042 | |
| R | 37.6%Clinton1,006 | 57.8%Trump1,548 | 4.6% | R+20.3 | R+7.7 | R+22.3 | 2,676 | |
| R | 42.2%Obama1,163 | 54.8%Romney1,510 | 3.0% | R+12.6 | R+4.2 | R+16.4 | 2,756 | |
| R | 45.0%Obama1,248 | 53.3%McCain1,480 | 1.7% | R+8.4 | D+5.7 | R+15.6 | 2,776 | |
| R | 42.7%Kerry1,163 | 56.8%Bush1,545 | 0.5% | R+14.0 | — | R+11.6 | 2,721 |
Chardon serves as the administrative and civic hub of one of Ohio's more reliably conservative exurban counties, where small-city dynamics and surrounding rural townships shape turnout patterns that differ markedly from Greater Cleveland's suburbs.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 22.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 22.2 points.
A population of 5,249, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $86,613 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hilton and Shanor-Northvue.
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Chardon, Ohio. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3913554/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.