Blaine, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Blaine, Idaho has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 70.1 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 3,748 | 47.2% | 2.8 pts (220 votes) | 7,938 | — | 44.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 5,992 | 59.1% | 19.3 pts (1,958 votes) | 10,146 | +16.5 pts | 58.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,947 | 65.7% | 33.2 pts (3,508 votes) | 10,571 | +14.2 pts | 59.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,992 | 58.8% | 20.1 pts (2,053 votes) | 10,194 | -13.1 pts | 53.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 6,416 | 59.8% | 28.7 pts (3,076 votes) | 10,724 | +10.9 pts | 68.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 8,919 | 67.1% | 36.8 pts (4,887 votes) | 13,289 | +6.2 pts | 69.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 8,424 | 64.4% | 31.7 pts (4,143 votes) | 13,089 | -5.1 pts | 70.1 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 | 19,115 | 41.5% of population |
| 2004 | 20,811 | 48.8% of population |
| 2008 | 21,477 | 49.2% of population |
| 2012 | 21,127 | 48.3% of population |
| 2016 | 22,062 | 48.6% of population |
| 2020 | 24,345 | 54.6% of population |
| 2024 | 25,261 | 51.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Blaine shifted 29.6 points toward the Democratic 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
Blaine has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Idaho's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Blaine voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Blaine has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Blaine?
Blaine's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 3.0 points (220 votes) out of 7,938 total votes cast.
Has Blaine ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Blaine has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Blaine?
The widest margin on record for Blaine was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 37.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Blaine relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,089 votes were recorded in Blaine against a total population of 25,261 (51.8% 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 Blaine a presidential bellwether county?
Blaine has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Idaho's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).