Bonner, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Bonner, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 9.7 pts more Rep. 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 | 8,945 | 61.5% | 31.8 pts (4,627 votes) | 14,537 | — | 6.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,697 | 60.5% | 22.9 pts (4,048 votes) | 17,681 | +11.5 pts | 15.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 11,145 | 57.0% | 16.9 pts (3,305 votes) | 19,547 | +5.9 pts | 8.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,367 | 61.3% | 26.3 pts (4,867 votes) | 18,536 | -9.8 pts | 5.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 13,343 | 63.7% | 35.9 pts (7,524 votes) | 20,943 | -12.0 pts | 2.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,369 | 67.2% | 36.8 pts (10,059 votes) | 27,335 | +1.6 pts | 5.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,352 | 71.9% | 46.1 pts (13,702 votes) | 29,710 | -9.5 pts | 9.7 pts more Rep. |
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 | 36,950 | 39.3% of population |
| 2004 | 38,836 | 45.5% of population |
| 2008 | 40,966 | 47.7% of population |
| 2012 | 40,347 | 45.9% of population |
| 2016 | 42,357 | 49.4% of population |
| 2020 | 47,411 | 57.7% of population |
| 2024 | 53,955 | 55.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Bonner shifted 12.4 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
Bonner 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 Bonner voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Bonner 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 Bonner?
Bonner's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 17.4 points (3,305 votes) out of 19,547 total votes cast.
Has Bonner ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Bonner has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Bonner?
The widest margin on record for Bonner was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 47.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Bonner relative to its population?
In 2024, 29,710 votes were recorded in Bonner against a total population of 53,955 (55.1% 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 Bonner a presidential bellwether county?
Bonner 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%).