Bannock, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Bannock, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 11.6 pts more Dem. than Idaho overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Idaho |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 18,223 | 59.1% | 23.8 pts (7,331 votes) | 30,852 | — | 16.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 21,479 | 61.6% | 24.6 pts (8,576 votes) | 34,843 | +0.2 pts | 13.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 19,356 | 55.1% | 13.0 pts (4,564 votes) | 35,105 | +11.6 pts | 12.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 21,010 | 59.6% | 22.1 pts (7,796 votes) | 35,260 | -9.4 pts | 10.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 17,180 | 51.4% | 20.5 pts (6,838 votes) | 33,416 | -2.1 pts | 11.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 23,331 | 59.0% | 21.9 pts (8,649 votes) | 39,553 | +2.1 pts | 9.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 24,329 | 60.9% | 25.1 pts (10,023 votes) | 39,976 | -3.2 pts | 11.6 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 75,728 | 40.7% of population |
| 2004 | 76,834 | 45.3% of population |
| 2008 | 80,609 | 43.5% of population |
| 2012 | 83,755 | 42.1% of population |
| 2016 | 84,676 | 39.5% of population |
| 2020 | 87,281 | 45.3% of population |
| 2024 | 91,010 | 43.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Bannock shifted 0.8 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Bannock has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Idaho's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Bannock voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Bannock has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Bannock?
Bannock's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 13.4 points (4,564 votes) out of 35,105 total votes cast.
Has Bannock ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Bannock has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Bannock?
The widest margin on record for Bannock was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 25.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Bannock relative to its population?
In 2024, 39,976 votes were recorded in Bannock against a total population of 91,010 (43.9% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Bannock a presidential bellwether county?
Bannock has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Idaho's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).