Feedback

Ohio Results

President

18 electoral votes
i 100% IN
Image: Donald Trump
Donald Trump
51.8%
2,841,005
Image: Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
43.7%
2,394,164
Gary Johnson 3.2% Jill Stein 0.8%
Projected Winner
ToledoToledoClevelandClevelandColumbusColumbusCincinnatiCincinnati ToledoToledoClevelandClevelandColumbusColumbusCincinnatiCincinnati
No results
Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump
Third-party
Not decided
Tie

Senate

i 93% IN
Image: Rob Portman
INCUMBENT
Rob Portman
58%
3,048,467
Image: Ted Strickland
Ted Strickland
37%
1,929,873
Projected Winner

House Results

District 1 / 100% IN

Steve Chabot INCUMBENT
60%
Michele Young
40%
Winner

District 2 / 100% IN

Brad Wenstrup INCUMBENT
67%
William Smith
33%
Winner

District 3 / 100% IN

Joyce Beatty INCUMBENT
68%
John Adams
32%
Winner

District 4 / 100% IN

Jim Jordan INCUMBENT
68%
Janet Garrett
32%
Winner

District 5 / 100% IN

Bob Latta INCUMBENT
71%
James Neu
29%
Winner

District 6 / 100% IN

Bill Johnson INCUMBENT
71%
Michael Lorentz
29%
Winner

District 7 / 100% IN

Bob Gibbs INCUMBENT
64%
Roy Rich
29%
Winner

District 8 / 100% IN

Warren Davidson INCUMBENT
69%
Steven Fought
27%
Winner

District 9 / 100% IN

Marcy Kaptur INCUMBENT
69%
Donald Larson
32%
Winner

District 10 / 100% IN

Mike Turner INCUMBENT
64%
Robert Klepinger
32%
Winner

District 11 / 100% IN

Marcia Fudge INCUMBENT
80%
Beverly Goldstein
20%
Winner

District 12 / 100% IN

Pat Tiberi INCUMBENT
67%
Ed Albertson
30%
Winner

District 13 / 100% IN

Tim Ryan INCUMBENT
68%
Richard Morckel
32%
Winner

District 14 / 100% IN

David Joyce INCUMBENT
63%
Michael Wager
37%
Winner

District 15 / 100% IN

Steve Stivers INCUMBENT
66%
Scott Wharton
34%
Winner

District 16 / 100% IN

Jim Renacci INCUMBENT
65%
Keith Mundy
35%
Winner

Exit polls:

Highlights


A profile of key demographics in the 2016 vote.

Exit polls:

Full


VOTER CHARACTERISTICS/ATTITUDES Leader
Clinton
Trump
Johnson
Stein
Gender Male 47 % of voters Trump +23 365941
Female 53% Clinton +3 494631
Age 18-29 18 % of voters Clinton +9 514252
30-44 24% Trump +9 425151
45-64 39% Trump +16 405621
65 or over 19% Trump +13 435601
Age 18-44 42 % of voters Trump +2 454751
45+ 58% Trump +15 415621
Race White 80 % of voters Trump +29 336231
Black 14% Clinton +80 88821
Hispanic/Latino 3% Clinton +41 67264-
Asian 1% Not enough data ----
Other 2% Not enough data ----
Gender by race White men 38 % of voters Trump +41 276841
White women 42% Trump +17 395631
Black men 6% Clinton +71 841320
Black women 8% Clinton +88 92412
Latino men 1% Not enough data ----
Latino women 2% Not enough data ----
All other races 3% Clinton +20 553551
Which best describes your education? High school or less 21 % of voters Trump +1 484920
Some college/assoc. degree 35% Trump +12 425431
College graduate 28% Trump +15 395442
Postgraduate study 16% Trump +3 464931
College education College graduate 44 % of voters Trump +11 415232
No college degree 56% Trump +8 445230
Education by race White college graduates 37 % of voters Trump +25 345942
White no college degree 43% Trump +30 336331
Non White college graduates 8% Clinton +57 751822
Non White no college degree 12% Clinton +72 841230
2015 total family income: Under $30,000 17 % of voters Clinton +22 573552
$30,000 - $49,999 22% Trump +3 464932
$50,000 - $99,999 33% Trump +15 405540
$100,000 - $199,999 23% Trump +18 395712
$200,000 - $249,999 3% Not enough data ----
$250,000 or more 4% Not enough data ----
No matter how you voted today, do you usually think of yourself as a: Democrat 34 % of voters Clinton +75 871210
Republican 37% Trump +83 79020
Independent or something else 29% Trump +14 375173
Party by gender Democratic men 13 % of voters Clinton +69 831421
Democratic women 21% Clinton +79 891010
Republican men 18% Trump +82 7893-
Republican women 19% Trump +83 79011
Independent men 16% Trump +29 305963
Independent women 13% Clinton +3 454283
On most political matters, do you consider yourself: Liberal 20 % of voters Clinton +67 811422
Moderate 41% Clinton +6 494352
Conservative 39% Trump +65 168120
Religion Protestant or other Christian 51 % of voters Trump +22 375931
Catholic 23% Trump +20 38583-
Jewish 1% Not enough data ----
Something else 8% Not enough data ----
None 16% Clinton +23 593641
White evangelical or white born-again Christians White evangelical or white born-again Christian 33 % of voters Trump +57 207720
All others 67% Clinton +15 554031
Are you currently married? Yes 60 % of voters Trump +23 365930
No 40% Clinton +10 524232
Gender by marital status Married men 28 % of voters Trump +33 316441
Married women 32% Trump +14 415520
Non-married men 17% Trump +7 424950
Non-married women 24% Clinton +23 593613
Do you have any children under 18 living in your home? Yes 39 % of voters Trump +7 445140
No 61% Trump +15 395431
Parents Men with children 17 % of voters Trump +22 35576-
Women with children 21% Clinton +5 514620
Men without children 27% Trump +27 336051
Women without children 34% Trump +6 445022
Married with children: Married with children 26 % of voters Trump +23 36595-
All others 74% Trump +7 445131
Does anyone in your household belong to a labor union? Yes 23 % of voters Trump +13 415431
No 77% Trump +10 425241
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the presidential election? In the last few days 10 % of voters Trump +3 424564
In the last week 5% Not enough data ----
In October 10% Trump +35 296451
In September 10% Not enough data ----
Before that 65% Trump +3 475021
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the presidential election? In the last week 15 % of voters Trump +6 414773
Before that 84% Trump +7 455221
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the presidential election? In the last month 25 % of voters Trump +17 375462
Before that 75% Trump +3 475021
Which best describes your vote for president today? I strongly favor my candidate 46 % of voters Trump +14 415520
I like my candidate but with reservations 28% Trump +21 385911
I dislike the other candidates 23% Trump +1 434474
Which ONE of these four issues is the most important facing the country? Foreign policy 11 % of voters Clinton +18 543636
Immigration 12% Trump +56 21771-
The economy 53% Clinton +3 494641
Terrorism 20% Trump +32 326430
Which ONE of these four candidate qualities mattered most in deciding how you voted for president? Cares about people like me 14 % of voters Clinton +22 573524
Can bring needed change 46% Trump +74 108441
Has the right experience 20% Clinton +86 92610
Has good judgment 17% Clinton +27 603340
Should most illegal immigrants working in the United States be: Offered a chance to apply for legal status 58 % of voters Clinton +28 613341
Deported to the country they came from 36% Trump +65 168120
Do you think immigrants to the U.S. today do more to: Help the country 47 % of voters Clinton +38 662841
Hurt the country 43% Trump +56 21771-
Overall, would you say trade with other countries: Creates more U.S. jobs 32 % of voters Clinton +14 544051
Takes away U.S. jobs 48% Trump +41 286921
Has no effect on U.S. jobs 13% Clinton +37 652860
In general, how do you think things work in the U.S. today? Whites are favored over minorities 31 % of voters Clinton +60 761651
Minorities are favored over whites 27% Trump +67 16831-
No group is favored 36% Trump +23 376020
Do you think the 2010 federal health care law, also known as Obamacare: Did not go far enough 23 % of voters Clinton +53 721943
Was about right 19% Clinton +76 87112-
Went too far 53% Trump +71 118251
Which best describes your feelings about the way the federal government is working? Enthusiastic 4 % of voters Not enough data ----
Satisfied, but not enthusiastic 23% Clinton +51 732231
Dissatisfied, but not angry 47% Trump +20 365641
Angry 25% Trump +70 138321
Which best describes your feelings about the way the federal government is working? Enthusiastic or satisfied 27 % of voters Clinton +52 742231
Dissatisfied or angry 72% Trump +38 286631
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president? Strongly approve 29 % of voters Clinton +89 9451-
Somewhat approve 21% Clinton +37 642753
Somewhat disapprove 11% Trump +55 19746-
Strongly disapprove 37% Trump +90 39331
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president? Approve 50 % of voters Clinton +68 821431
Disapprove 48% Trump +82 68831
Should the next president: Continue Barack Obama's policies 25 % of voters Clinton +89 93421
Change to more conservative policies 53% Trump +66 158131
Change to more liberal policies 16% Clinton +20 573733
Is your opinion of Hillary Clinton: Favorable 40 % of voters Clinton +96 98200
Unfavorable 59% Trump +76 88452
Is your opinion of Donald Trump: Favorable 41 % of voters Trump +93 39610
Unfavorable 57% Clinton +56 741852
Do you have a favorable opinion of ... Both 2 % of voters Not enough data ----
Only Clinton 38% Clinton +98 991--
Only Trump 40% Trump +97 1980-
Neither 19% Trump +30 2353145
Is your opinion of John Kasich: Favorable 50 % of voters Clinton +4 494531
Unfavorable 40% Trump +25 356031
Do you think Hillary Clinton is honest and trustworthy? Yes 29 % of voters Clinton +94 973--
No 69% Trump +59 177642
Do you think Donald Trump is honest and trustworthy? Yes 41 % of voters Trump +92 4960-
No 56% Clinton +44 672352
Do you think the presidential candidates are honest and trustworthy? Both 2 % of voters Not enough data ----
Only Clinton 27% Clinton +98 991--
Only Trump 39% Trump +98 1990-
Neither 29% Trump +6 3844104
Do you think Hillary Clinton is qualified to serve as president? Yes 46 % of voters Clinton +77 871021
No 53% Trump +83 48851
Do you think Donald Trump is qualified to serve as president? Yes 42 % of voters Trump +91 49510
No 57% Clinton +54 731952
Do you think the presidential candidates are qualified to serve as president? Both 6 % of voters Not enough data ----
Only Clinton 40% Clinton +94 96211
Only Trump 36% Trump +98 199--
Neither 16% Trump +47 1264175
Do you think Hillary Clinton has the temperament to serve effectively as president? Yes 46 % of voters Clinton +70 831321
No 52% Trump +86 39042
Do you think Donald Trump has the temperament to serve effectively as president? Yes 43 % of voters Trump +91 4950-
No 55% Clinton +49 702152
Do you think the presidential candidates have the temperament to serve effectively as president? Both 6 % of voters Not enough data ----
Only Clinton 41% Clinton +86 91521
Only Trump 37% Trump +98 1990-
Neither 15% Trump +53 967146
Does Hillary Clinton's use of private email while secretary of state bother you: A lot 50 % of voters Trump +85 59040
Some 17% Clinton +33 653221
Not much 14% Clinton +85 905-2
Not at all 19% Clinton +84 90632
Does Donald Trump's treatment of women bother you: A lot 44 % of voters Clinton +72 831132
Some 21% Trump +57 197650
Not much 14% Trump +85 48931
Not at all 19% Trump +86 793-0
Who would better handle the economy? Hillary Clinton 41 % of voters Clinton +93 96130
Donald Trump 53% Trump +91 39411
Who would better handle foreign policy? Hillary Clinton 49 % of voters Clinton +80 87741
Donald Trump 45% Trump +99 0990-
Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is: Excellent 3 % of voters Not enough data ----
Good 32% Clinton +49 702142
Not so good 41% Trump +34 306431
Poor 24% Trump +65 168121
Compared to four years ago, is your family's financial situation: Better today 31 % of voters Clinton +32 633132
Worse today 27% Trump +68 148230
About the same 41% Clinton +3 50473-
Compared to four years ago, is the job situation in your area: Better today 34 % of voters Clinton +63 781551
Worse today 29% Trump +78 108820
About the same 36% Trump +29 326141
Do you expect life for the next generation of Americans to be: Better than life today 35 % of voters Clinton +2 494721
Worse than life today 27% Trump +42 266850
About the same 33% Clinton +12 544231
Did anyone talk to you or call you personally on behalf of either major presidential campaign about coming out to vote? Yes, for Hillary Clinton 16 % of voters Clinton +75 87121-
Yes, for Donald Trump 12% Not enough data ----
Yes, for both candidates 12% Not enough data ----
No, not contacted by either 57% Trump +17 395641
Did anyone talk to you or call you personally on behalf of either major presidential campaign about coming out to vote? Contacted by Hillary Clinton 28 % of voters Clinton +34 66321-
Not contacted by Hillary Clinton 69% Trump +26 356141
Did anyone talk to you or call you personally on behalf of either major presidential campaign about coming out to vote? Contacted by Donald Trump 24 % of voters Trump +44 267030
Not contacted by Donald Trump 73% Clinton +3 494631
In today's election for U.S. Senate, did you just vote for: Ted Strickland 37 % of voters Clinton +82 89721
Rob Portman 58% Trump +70 138330
Population City over 50,000 31 % of voters Clinton +20 583831
Suburbs 59% Trump +20 375731
Small city and Rural 9% Trump +42 276940
Geo Stratum Code Cleveland Area 15 % of voters Clinton +21 583722
North 25% Trump +10 425231
Ohio Valley+West 21% Trump +41 276831
Columbus Area 19% Clinton +3 494630
Cinc/Dayton Area 20% Trump +9 435231

More from Decision 2016

Election Day Live

Leigh Ann Caldwell

Trump's Inaugural Committee Yet to on Decide Lobbyist Ban

While President-elect Donald Trump's transition has placed restrictions on some lobbyists from serving in the transition, the inaugural committee has not yet made such determinations

Three members of the inaugural committee, which is stacked with Trump's and Vice Preisdent-elect Mike Pence's top donors and fundraisers, told NBC News that a decision hasn't yet been made on whether restrictions will be placed on the amount a person could give to or if a ban on lobbyists or corporations would be instituted.

An announcement could come out as early as tomorrow but more likely next week the sources said.

The inaugural committee is tasked with raising money for the inauguration beyond what the government allows. It also pays for balls, parties and events surrounding the event.

In 2008, President-elect Barack Obama placed a $50,000 limit on individual donors and banned contributions from lobbyists, corporations and super PACs. The committee also entertained no sponsorship agreements.

In 2012, President Obama loosened those restrictions and allowed for contributions from corporations but not from lobbyists or super PACs

The law allows unlimited contributions from corporations and U.S. permanent residents.

Romney and Trump to Meet This Weekend

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will meet with President-elect Donald Trump this weekend, NBC News confirms.

Romney delivered a blistering takedown of Trump in a speech in March, calling the then-candidate "a phony" and "a fraud." Trump has called Romney a loser and said he "choked like a dog" during his 2012 bid against President Obama.

A source close to Trump with direct knowledge of the president-elect's thinking confirms the meeting is to discuss the position of Secretary of State.

Trump endorsed Romney during his campaign four years ago. The former Massachusetts governor began to repair the relationship last week by calling to congratulate Trump on his surprise win.

Andrew Rafferty

Obama 'Cautiously Optimistic' About Trump Presidency

President Obama on Thursday said he is "cautiously optimistic" about Donald Trump's presidency once the reality of his immense responsibilities sets in.

"There's something about the solemn responsibilities of that office, the extraordinary demands that are placed on the United States, not just by its own people, but by people around the world that forces you to focus," Obama said during a press conference in Germany on Thursday.

"If you're not serious about the job, then you probably won't be there very long because it will expose problems," Obama added.

The president added that he "wouldn't advise" those opposed to Trump to be silent or stop protesting, but said the election should be an important reminder about the importance of voting.

Joe Biden Welcomes Mike Pence to VP Residence

Andrew Rafferty

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Visits Trump Tower

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio visited Trump Tower on Wednesday for what he described as a "candid and substantive dialogue" with President-elect Donald Trump.

"I let him know that so many New Yorkers were fearful, and that more has to be done to show that this country can heal and that people be respected," de Blasio told reporters following the meeting.

The Democratic mayor, who supported Hillary Clinton, said he and Trump discussed topics like immigration, Wall Street reform, taxes and the Republican's rhetoric. De Blasio also said he expressed concerns over Trump's decision to appoint former Breitbart News head Steve Bannon to a top White House post.

"The balls in his court, people in this city and all over the country are looking to see what he's going to do," de Blasio said.

Leigh Ann Caldwell

Sens. Schumer and McConnell Elected Senate Leaders

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer was easily elected by his caucus to lead Senate Democrats for the next two years and Republicans unanimously re-elected Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky to serve as Majority Leader.

Schumer, who is set to replace retiring Sen. Harry Reid, will spearhead the party's messaging and policy priorities in the first two years of a Donald Trump administration.

Read more here.

Alex Seitz-Wald

Martin O'Malley Withdraws From DNC Race

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley pulled himself out of contention to be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee Wednesday, days after he said he was considering a bid.

"While I'm grateful to the supportive friends who have urged me to consider running for DNC Chair, I will not be seeking our Party's Chairmanship. The DNC needs a Chair who can do the job fully and with total impartiality. The national interest must come first," O'Malley said in an email to supporters.

Read more here.

Andrew Rafferty

McCain Warns Against Russian Reset

Republican Sen. John McCain on Tuesday warned against any attempt to reboot U.S.-Russia relations under Donald Trump's presidency.

"With the U.S. presidential transition underway, Vladimir Putin has said in recent days that he wants to improve relations with the United States. We should place as much faith in such statements as any other made by a former KGB agent who has plunged his country into tyranny, murdered his political opponents, invaded his neighbors, threatened America's allies, and attempted to undermine America's elections," the Arizona senator said in a statement.

Russia on Tuesday launched a major military offensive in Syria where Putin is backing Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Throughout the campaign, Trump spoke highly of Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he would improve relations between the two countries. Putin and Trump spoke after his victory last week.

"The Obama Administration's last attempt at resetting relations with Russia culminated in Putin's invasion of Ukraine and military intervention in the Middle East," McCain said. "At the very least, the price of another 'reset' would be complicity in Putin and Assad's butchery of the Syrian people."

Kelly O'Donnell

Trump, Pence Expected To Receive Daily Briefing Tuesday

President-elect Donald Trump and Mike Pence are expected to receive their first President's Daily Briefing on Tuesday at Trump Tower in New York, sources tell NBC News.

President Barack Obama has authorized that the same briefing given to him each day be prepared for Trump and Pence. It contains more sensitive information than the briefings provided to the candidates during the presidential campaign.

Trump has designated retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and son-in-law Jared Kushner as his staff level companions for such briefings, however, Kushner does not have any clearance.

Andrew Rafferty

Conway Defends Bannon's White House Appointment

Kellyanne Conway, who successfully navigated the final months of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, dismissed criticism of former Breitbart News executive Steve Bannon's appointment as "chief strategist and senior counselor" to the new administration.

"I work very closely with Steve Bannon, he's been the general of this campaign, and frankly, people should look at the full resume," Conway told reporters Monday. "He's got a Harvard business degree, he's a naval officer, he has success in entertainment, I don't know if you're aware of that, and he certainly was a Goldman Sachs managing partner. Brilliant tactician."

Bannon's former news site has been closely associated with the "alt-right" movement, which has been criticized for promoting white nationalism.

"I know that people weren't prepared for us to win, and so they're reaching around to find extreme examples," she added.

Some Republicans leaders have struggled to defend Bannon's past work.

"I do not know Steve. I do not know what he has said," House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters Monday.