Minidoka, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Minidoka, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 27.2 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 | 4,907 | 75.3% | 54.7 pts (3,563 votes) | 6,518 | — | 15.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,797 | 80.5% | 62.0 pts (4,466 votes) | 7,200 | -5.7 pts | 24.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,087 | 73.8% | 50.2 pts (3,457 votes) | 6,890 | +11.2 pts | 25.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,442 | 78.0% | 58.1 pts (4,052 votes) | 6,973 | -7.8 pts | 26.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,887 | 71.1% | 54.1 pts (3,720 votes) | 6,871 | -2.1 pts | 24.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,265 | 78.4% | 59.0 pts (4,715 votes) | 7,993 | +1.1 pts | 28.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,401 | 80.5% | 63.3 pts (5,028 votes) | 7,948 | -4.3 pts | 27.2 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 | 20,103 | 32.4% of population |
| 2004 | 19,167 | 37.6% of population |
| 2008 | 19,393 | 35.5% of population |
| 2012 | 20,152 | 34.6% of population |
| 2016 | 20,613 | 33.3% of population |
| 2020 | 21,671 | 36.9% of population |
| 2024 | 22,691 | 35.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Minidoka shifted 7.7 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
Minidoka 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 Minidoka voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Minidoka 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 Minidoka?
Minidoka's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 51.5 points (3,457 votes) out of 6,890 total votes cast.
Has Minidoka ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Minidoka has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Minidoka?
The widest margin on record for Minidoka was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 64.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Minidoka relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,948 votes were recorded in Minidoka against a total population of 22,691 (35.0% 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 Minidoka a presidential bellwether county?
Minidoka 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%).