Camas, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Camas, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 18.8 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 | 359 | 70.8% | 48.5 pts (246 votes) | 507 | — | 10.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 450 | 75.6% | 52.3 pts (311 votes) | 595 | -0.7 pts | 14.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 422 | 68.3% | 38.0 pts (235 votes) | 618 | +14.2 pts | 12.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 402 | 69.6% | 42.0 pts (243 votes) | 578 | -4.7 pts | 10.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 410 | 69.5% | 50.8 pts (300 votes) | 590 | -14.4 pts | 21.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 507 | 67.2% | 47.5 pts (358 votes) | 754 | +3.1 pts | 22.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 547 | 75.1% | 54.1 pts (394 votes) | 728 | -1.7 pts | 18.8 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 | 968 | 52.4% of population |
| 2004 | 1,022 | 58.2% of population |
| 2008 | 1,120 | 55.2% of population |
| 2012 | 1,085 | 53.3% of population |
| 2016 | 1,082 | 54.5% of population |
| 2020 | 1,084 | 69.6% of population |
| 2024 | 1,247 | 58.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Camas shifted 4.2 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
Camas 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 Camas voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Camas 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 Camas?
Camas's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 38.6 points (235 votes) out of 618 total votes cast.
Has Camas ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Camas has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Camas?
The widest margin on record for Camas was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 57.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Camas relative to its population?
In 2024, 728 votes were recorded in Camas against a total population of 1,247 (58.4% 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 Camas a presidential bellwether county?
Camas 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%).