Latah, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Latah, Idaho has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 29.3 pts more Dem. 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 | 8,161 | 53.3% | 16.3 pts (2,500 votes) | 15,311 | — | 23.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,686 | 49.5% | 1.5 pts (256 votes) | 17,547 | +16.6 pts | 37.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 9,195 | 51.9% | 6.8 pts (1,207 votes) | 17,714 | +8.5 pts | 33.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,306 | 49.6% | 4.3 pts (717 votes) | 16,759 | -2.5 pts | 37.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 8,093 | 44.5% | 4.6 pts (828 votes) | 18,173 | +0.9 pts | 42.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 10,236 | 49.8% | 3.7 pts (764 votes) | 20,570 | -1.5 pts | 35.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,669 | 52.1% | 8.0 pts (1,630 votes) | 20,461 | -12.1 pts | 29.3 pts more Dem. |
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 | 34,878 | 43.9% of population |
| 2004 | 35,864 | 48.9% of population |
| 2008 | 36,524 | 48.5% of population |
| 2012 | 38,094 | 44.0% of population |
| 2016 | 39,050 | 46.5% of population |
| 2020 | 39,638 | 51.9% of population |
| 2024 | 42,180 | 48.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Latah shifted 9.8 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
Latah has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Idaho's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Latah voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Latah has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Latah?
Latah's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.5 points (256 votes) out of 17,547 total votes cast.
Has Latah ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Latah changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Latah?
The widest margin on record for Latah was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 18.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Latah relative to its population?
In 2024, 20,461 votes were recorded in Latah against a total population of 42,180 (48.5% 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 Latah a presidential bellwether county?
Latah has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Idaho's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).