Owyhee, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Owyhee, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 31.3 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 | 2,450 | 76.9% | 57.3 pts (1,827 votes) | 3,188 | — | 17.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,859 | 79.6% | 60.6 pts (2,174 votes) | 3,590 | -1.9 pts | 22.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,024 | 74.5% | 51.3 pts (2,080 votes) | 4,058 | +8.9 pts | 26.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,794 | 75.0% | 52.7 pts (1,961 votes) | 3,724 | -1.6 pts | 21.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,052 | 77.8% | 62.7 pts (2,461 votes) | 3,925 | -13.5 pts | 30.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,819 | 80.5% | 63.3 pts (3,003 votes) | 4,742 | +2.8 pts | 33.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,101 | 82.8% | 67.6 pts (3,345 votes) | 4,950 | -4.1 pts | 31.3 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 | 10,690 | 29.8% of population |
| 2004 | 10,990 | 32.7% of population |
| 2008 | 11,515 | 35.2% of population |
| 2012 | 11,409 | 32.6% of population |
| 2016 | 11,364 | 34.5% of population |
| 2020 | 11,999 | 39.5% of population |
| 2024 | 12,748 | 38.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Owyhee shifted 9.4 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
Owyhee 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 Owyhee voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Owyhee 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 Owyhee?
Owyhee's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 52.4 points (2,080 votes) out of 4,058 total votes cast.
Has Owyhee ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Owyhee has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Owyhee?
The widest margin on record for Owyhee was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 68.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Owyhee relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,950 votes were recorded in Owyhee against a total population of 12,748 (38.8% 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 Owyhee a presidential bellwether county?
Owyhee 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%).