Twin Falls, Idaho — Presidential Election Results
Twin Falls, Idaho has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 12.6 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 | 15,794 | 70.1% | 44.5 pts (10,017 votes) | 22,530 | — | 4.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 19,672 | 74.4% | 50.0 pts (13,214 votes) | 26,435 | -4.1 pts | 11.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 19,032 | 67.1% | 36.7 pts (10,411 votes) | 28,344 | +12.9 pts | 11.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 19,773 | 70.3% | 43.5 pts (12,232 votes) | 28,142 | -7.1 pts | 11.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 19,828 | 66.4% | 45.5 pts (13,595 votes) | 29,874 | -7.4 pts | 15.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 25,897 | 70.9% | 45.2 pts (16,506 votes) | 36,501 | +5.4 pts | 15.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 27,304 | 73.0% | 48.8 pts (18,240 votes) | 37,383 | -3.4 pts | 12.6 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 | 64,360 | 35.0% of population |
| 2004 | 68,309 | 38.7% of population |
| 2008 | 75,143 | 37.7% of population |
| 2012 | 78,550 | 35.8% of population |
| 2016 | 83,819 | 35.6% of population |
| 2020 | 90,374 | 40.4% of population |
| 2024 | 96,509 | 38.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Twin Falls shifted 3.7 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
Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls?
Twin Falls's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 37.6 points (10,411 votes) out of 28,344 total votes cast.
Has Twin Falls ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Twin Falls has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Twin Falls?
The widest margin on record for Twin Falls was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 52.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Twin Falls relative to its population?
In 2024, 37,383 votes were recorded in Twin Falls against a total population of 96,509 (38.7% 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 Twin Falls a presidential bellwether county?
Twin Falls 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%).