Clearwater County, Idaho: null
Idaho · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+62.8
2024 Margin
R+4.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
Classification
9K
Population
Clearwater County, Idaho voted R+62.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,550 votes (80.35%). This represented a R+4.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
9.7
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-2.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+62.8
2020→2024 SwingR+4.5%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population8,734
Median Age
52.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$55,885(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
88.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
81.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
11.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.5%(774) | 80.3%(3,550) | R+62.8 | -4.5 |
| 2020 | 19.9%(877) | 78.1%(3,453) | R+58.3 | -1.8 |
| 2016 | 18.5%(704) | 75.0%(2,852) | R+56.5 | -15.7 |
| 2012 | 27.9%(1,032) | 68.8%(2,541) | R+40.8 | -6.1 |
| 2008 | 31.0%(1,211) | 65.8%(2,569) | R+34.8 | +7.9 |
| 2004 | 27.7%(1,117) | 70.4%(2,839) | R+42.7 | +9.8 |
| 2000 | 21.6%(841) | 74.0%(2,885) | R+52.5 | -48.6 |
| 1996 | 38.8%(1,507) | 42.7%(1,658) | R+3.9 | -11.4 |
| 1992 | 38.4%(1,433) | 30.9%(1,152) | D+7.5 | +2.0 |
| 1988 | 51.5%(1,861) | 45.9%(1,659) | D+5.6 | +20.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16.9%(526) | 76.6%(2,389) | R+59.7 | -3.2 |
| 2020 | 20.2%(883) | 76.7%(3,357) | R+56.5 | +1.2 |
| 2016 | 19.0%(711) | 76.7%(2,865) | R+57.7 | -15.4 |
| 2014 | 28.9%(761) | 71.1%(1,876) | R+42.3 | +4.1 |
| 2010 | 24.7%(712) | 71.0%(2,049) | R+46.4 | -21.7 |
| 2008 | 34.6%(1,330) | 59.4%(2,278) | R+24.7 | +75.1 |
| 2004 | 0.0%(0) | 99.8%(3,307) | R+99.8 | -63.8 |
| 2002 | 31.2%(969) | 67.3%(2,087) | R+36.0 | -8.7 |
| 1998 | 35.2%(1,069) | 62.5%(1,898) | R+27.3 | -11.6 |
| 1996 | 40.9%(1,610) | 56.6%(2,230) | R+15.8 | -22.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.8%(736) | 71.1%(4,440) | R+59.3 | -10.8 |
| 2018 | 24.7%(779) | 73.2%(2,310) | R+48.5 | -29.2 |
| 2014 | 35.5%(943) | 54.8%(1,455) | R+19.3 | +10.6 |
| 2010 | 30.4%(891) | 60.4%(1,768) | R+29.9 | -22.8 |
| 2006 | 44.6%(1,346) | 51.8%(1,562) | R+7.2 | -0.4 |
| 2002 | 45.5%(1,423) | 52.3%(1,635) | R+6.8 | +26.4 |
| 1998 | 31.8%(988) | 64.9%(2,019) | R+33.1 | -15.4 |
| 1994 | 38.8%(1,255) | 56.5%(1,829) | R+17.7 | -67.7 |
| 1990 | 75.0%(2,175) | 25.0%(726) | D+50.0 | +7.0 |
| 1986 | 70.3%(2,514) | 27.4%(980) | D+42.9 | +1.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(95.4%) | Nikki Haley(4.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(54.8%) | Bernie Sanders(33.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(58.2%) | Hillary Clinton(41.8%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(45.0%) | Ted Cruz(34.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(67.9%) | Hillary Clinton(32.1%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee