Clearwater, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Clearwater, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 26.7 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 | 2,885 | 74.1% | 52.5 pts (2,044 votes) | 3,896 | — | 13.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,839 | 70.4% | 42.7 pts (1,722 votes) | 4,034 | +11.3 pts | 4.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,569 | 65.8% | 34.8 pts (1,358 votes) | 3,906 | +7.6 pts | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,541 | 68.8% | 40.8 pts (1,509 votes) | 3,696 | -6.3 pts | 9.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,852 | 75.0% | 56.5 pts (2,148 votes) | 3,801 | -18.2 pts | 23.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,453 | 78.1% | 58.3 pts (2,576 votes) | 4,419 | +0.9 pts | 27.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,550 | 80.3% | 62.8 pts (2,776 votes) | 4,420 | -4.7 pts | 26.7 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 | 8,930 | 43.6% of population |
| 2004 | 8,610 | 46.9% of population |
| 2008 | 8,764 | 44.6% of population |
| 2012 | 8,579 | 43.1% of population |
| 2016 | 8,651 | 43.9% of population |
| 2020 | 8,752 | 50.5% of population |
| 2024 | 9,151 | 48.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Clearwater shifted 9.3 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
Clearwater 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 Clearwater voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Clearwater 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 Clearwater?
Clearwater's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 35.9 points (1,358 votes) out of 3,906 total votes cast.
Has Clearwater ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Clearwater has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Clearwater?
The widest margin on record for Clearwater was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 64.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Clearwater relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,420 votes were recorded in Clearwater against a total population of 9,151 (48.3% 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 Clearwater a presidential bellwether county?
Clearwater 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%).