Gooding, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Gooding, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.4 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 | 3,502 | 69.7% | 44.2 pts (2,220 votes) | 5,026 | — | 4.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,973 | 74.6% | 50.6 pts (2,695 votes) | 5,325 | -4.9 pts | 12.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,765 | 69.8% | 42.2 pts (2,276 votes) | 5,391 | +8.0 pts | 17.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,696 | 72.2% | 47.1 pts (2,409 votes) | 5,118 | -5.0 pts | 15.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,743 | 72.1% | 54.2 pts (2,813 votes) | 5,191 | -11.9 pts | 23.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,659 | 77.0% | 56.2 pts (3,403 votes) | 6,050 | +2.7 pts | 25.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,676 | 79.0% | 60.4 pts (3,576 votes) | 5,918 | -4.4 pts | 24.4 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 | 14,196 | 35.4% of population |
| 2004 | 14,562 | 36.6% of population |
| 2008 | 15,216 | 35.4% of population |
| 2012 | 15,250 | 33.6% of population |
| 2016 | 15,135 | 34.3% of population |
| 2020 | 15,657 | 38.6% of population |
| 2024 | 16,189 | 36.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gooding shifted 15.5 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
Gooding 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 Gooding voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gooding 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 Gooding?
Gooding's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 43.3 points (2,276 votes) out of 5,391 total votes cast.
Has Gooding ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Gooding has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gooding?
The widest margin on record for Gooding was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 61.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Gooding relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,918 votes were recorded in Gooding against a total population of 16,189 (36.6% 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 Gooding a presidential bellwether county?
Gooding 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%).