Power, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Power, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 8.9 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 | 1,872 | 69.1% | 41.2 pts (1,117 votes) | 2,709 | — | 0.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,105 | 71.2% | 43.1 pts (1,276 votes) | 2,958 | -1.0 pts | 4.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,754 | 61.7% | 25.6 pts (727 votes) | 2,842 | +17.3 pts | 0.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,870 | 64.4% | 30.6 pts (888 votes) | 2,903 | -5.0 pts | 1.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,666 | 60.4% | 35.1 pts (967 votes) | 2,758 | -9.8 pts | 4.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,116 | 68.8% | 40.7 pts (1,251 votes) | 3,074 | -1.1 pts | 10.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,146 | 71.0% | 45.1 pts (1,361 votes) | 3,021 | -4.5 pts | 8.9 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 | 7,484 | 36.2% of population |
| 2004 | 7,432 | 39.8% of population |
| 2008 | 7,564 | 37.6% of population |
| 2012 | 7,830 | 37.1% of population |
| 2016 | 7,681 | 35.9% of population |
| 2020 | 7,883 | 39.0% of population |
| 2024 | 8,381 | 36.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Power shifted 3.9 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
Power 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 Power voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Power 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 Power?
Power's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 26.1 points (727 votes) out of 2,842 total votes cast.
Has Power ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Power has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Power?
The widest margin on record for Power was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 46.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Power relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,021 votes were recorded in Power against a total population of 8,381 (36.0% 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 Power a presidential bellwether county?
Power 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%).