Boise County, Idaho: Deep Red Country
Idaho · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+53.3
2024 Margin
R+5.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
8K
Population
Boise County, Idaho voted R+53.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,627 votes (75.41%). This represented a R+5.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+53.3
2020→2024 SwingR+5.9%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population7,610
Median Age
53.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
29.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$70,776(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
85.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.8%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
88.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
13.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.1%(1,065) | 75.4%(3,627) | R+53.3 | R+5.9 |
| 2020 | 25.0%(1,204) | 72.3%(3,485) | R+47.3 | D+2.4 |
| 2016 | 20.4%(777) | 70.1%(2,673) | R+49.7 | R+14.0 |
| 2012 | 30.6%(1,053) | 66.3%(2,284) | R+35.7 | R+4.1 |
| 2008 | 32.9%(1,240) | 64.5%(2,433) | R+31.6 | D+11.8 |
| 2004 | 27.5%(970) | 70.9%(2,501) | R+43.4 | R+1.7 |
| 2000 | 24.4%(745) | 66.1%(2,019) | R+41.7 | R+18.1 |
| 1996 | 29.7%(879) | 53.3%(1,576) | R+23.6 | R+11.1 |
| 1992 | 26.9%(623) | 39.3%(912) | R+12.5 | D+12.3 |
| 1988 | 36.3%(620) | 61.0%(1,044) | R+24.8 | D+22.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.6%(673) | 63.2%(2,172) | R+43.6 | R+0.3 |
| 2020 | 26.0%(1,247) | 69.4%(3,323) | R+43.3 | D+0.4 |
| 2016 | 22.9%(860) | 66.6%(2,497) | R+43.7 | R+1.9 |
| 2014 | 29.1%(780) | 70.9%(1,902) | R+41.8 | D+10.6 |
| 2010 | 21.1%(580) | 73.5%(2,022) | R+52.5 | R+24.9 |
| 2008 | 32.2%(1,196) | 59.8%(2,218) | R+27.5 | D+71.7 |
| 2004 | 0.0%(0) | 99.2%(2,919) | R+99.2 | R+63.5 |
| 2002 | 30.5%(813) | 66.2%(1,764) | R+35.7 | D+5.0 |
| 1998 | 27.9%(635) | 68.6%(1,561) | R+40.7 | R+16.7 |
| 1996 | 36.2%(1,072) | 60.2%(1,781) | R+24.0 | D+4.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.2%(906) | 56.1%(3,864) | R+42.9 | R+5.3 |
| 2018 | 29.9%(1,051) | 67.6%(2,374) | R+37.7 | R+9.5 |
| 2014 | 31.3%(846) | 59.5%(1,607) | R+28.1 | D+9.5 |
| 2010 | 25.9%(717) | 63.5%(1,756) | R+37.6 | R+20.4 |
| 2006 | 39.4%(1,132) | 56.6%(1,626) | R+17.2 | R+9.3 |
| 2002 | 44.4%(1,184) | 52.2%(1,394) | R+7.9 | D+30.6 |
| 1998 | 28.4%(650) | 66.8%(1,530) | R+38.4 | R+17.0 |
| 1994 | 37.0%(875) | 58.4%(1,382) | R+21.4 | R+49.1 |
| 1990 | 63.9%(906) | 36.1%(513) | D+27.7 | D+38.0 |
| 1986 | 44.4%(723) | 54.7%(891) | R+10.3 | R+19.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(88.8%) | Nikki Haley(9.9%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(58.7%) | Bernie Sanders(31.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(67.9%) | Hillary Clinton(32.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(43.1%) | Ted Cruz(33.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(75.6%) | Hillary Clinton(17.9%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee