Fremont, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Fremont, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 33.6 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 | 4,242 | 83.4% | 69.6 pts (3,543 votes) | 5,088 | — | 30.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,965 | 86.1% | 73.2 pts (4,224 votes) | 5,769 | -2.3 pts | 35.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,700 | 79.9% | 61.8 pts (3,635 votes) | 5,880 | +11.0 pts | 37.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,907 | 84.6% | 70.6 pts (4,097 votes) | 5,802 | -8.6 pts | 38.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,090 | 71.6% | 54.5 pts (3,116 votes) | 5,715 | -0.9 pts | 35.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,548 | 82.6% | 67.7 pts (4,550 votes) | 6,719 | +3.0 pts | 37.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,645 | 83.0% | 69.0 pts (4,691 votes) | 6,803 | -1.6 pts | 33.6 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 | 11,769 | 43.2% of population |
| 2004 | 12,640 | 45.6% of population |
| 2008 | 13,112 | 44.8% of population |
| 2012 | 12,966 | 44.7% of population |
| 2016 | 12,914 | 44.3% of population |
| 2020 | 13,419 | 50.1% of population |
| 2024 | 14,399 | 47.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Fremont shifted 0.6 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
Fremont 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 Fremont voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Fremont 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 Fremont?
Fremont's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 63.1 points (3,635 votes) out of 5,880 total votes cast.
Has Fremont ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Fremont has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Fremont?
The widest margin on record for Fremont was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 74.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Fremont relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,803 votes were recorded in Fremont against a total population of 14,399 (47.2% 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 Fremont a presidential bellwether county?
Fremont 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%).