Nez Perce, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Nez Perce, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 2.1 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 | 10,577 | 66.0% | 34.8 pts (5,582 votes) | 16,021 | — | 5.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,009 | 62.2% | 25.6 pts (4,533 votes) | 17,700 | +9.9 pts | 12.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,357 | 58.1% | 18.1 pts (3,234 votes) | 17,823 | +7.4 pts | 7.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,967 | 59.2% | 20.9 pts (3,516 votes) | 16,848 | -2.9 pts | 11.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,699 | 62.2% | 34.1 pts (5,871 votes) | 17,201 | -16.4 pts | 1.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,738 | 65.5% | 33.6 pts (7,052 votes) | 20,967 | +3.3 pts | 2.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,707 | 68.1% | 38.6 pts (7,779 votes) | 20,135 | -5.1 pts | 2.1 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 | 37,398 | 42.8% of population |
| 2004 | 37,798 | 46.8% of population |
| 2008 | 38,810 | 45.9% of population |
| 2012 | 39,504 | 42.6% of population |
| 2016 | 40,136 | 42.9% of population |
| 2020 | 42,148 | 49.7% of population |
| 2024 | 42,847 | 47.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Nez Perce shifted 3.8 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
Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce?
Nez Perce's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 18.5 points (3,234 votes) out of 17,823 total votes cast.
Has Nez Perce ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Nez Perce has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Nez Perce?
The widest margin on record for Nez Perce was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 39.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Nez Perce relative to its population?
In 2024, 20,135 votes were recorded in Nez Perce against a total population of 42,847 (47.0% 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 Nez Perce a presidential bellwether county?
Nez Perce 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%).