Canyon, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Canyon, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 10.3 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 | 30,560 | 71.1% | 46.4 pts (19,972 votes) | 43,000 | — | 6.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 41,599 | 74.7% | 50.6 pts (28,184 votes) | 55,692 | -2.7 pts | 12.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 42,752 | 66.5% | 35.2 pts (22,605 votes) | 64,246 | +15.3 pts | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 44,369 | 67.1% | 37.1 pts (24,503 votes) | 66,090 | -2.2 pts | 5.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 47,222 | 64.9% | 41.7 pts (30,339 votes) | 72,785 | -9.2 pts | 10.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 61,759 | 68.3% | 39.7 pts (35,878 votes) | 90,410 | +6.4 pts | 9.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 72,755 | 72.0% | 46.6 pts (47,086 votes) | 101,030 | -6.9 pts | 10.3 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 | 133,082 | 32.3% of population |
| 2004 | 157,130 | 35.4% of population |
| 2008 | 184,996 | 34.7% of population |
| 2012 | 193,734 | 34.1% of population |
| 2016 | 211,381 | 34.4% of population |
| 2020 | 233,031 | 38.8% of population |
| 2024 | 266,892 | 37.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Canyon shifted 0.7 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
Canyon 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 Canyon voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Canyon 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 Canyon?
Canyon's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 35.9 points (22,605 votes) out of 64,246 total votes cast.
Has Canyon ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Canyon has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Canyon?
The widest margin on record for Canyon was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 51.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Canyon relative to its population?
In 2024, 101,030 votes were recorded in Canyon against a total population of 266,892 (37.9% 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 Canyon a presidential bellwether county?
Canyon 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%).