Ida, Iowa — Presidential Election Results
Ida, Iowa has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.6 pts more Rep. than Iowa overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,968 | 56.4% | 16.0 pts (557 votes) | 3,491 | — | 16.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,342 | 62.1% | 24.6 pts (927 votes) | 3,774 | -8.2 pts | 24.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,036 | 57.4% | 16.4 pts (582 votes) | 3,547 | +8.0 pts | 26.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,286 | 62.4% | 26.3 pts (965 votes) | 3,663 | -10.1 pts | 32.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,655 | 73.5% | 51.6 pts (1,863 votes) | 3,612 | -27.3 pts | 43.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,885 | 75.0% | 51.1 pts (1,968 votes) | 3,849 | +2.3 pts | 43.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,771 | 75.8% | 53.2 pts (1,945 votes) | 3,655 | -2.3 pts | 40.6 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 | 7,804 | 44.7% of population |
| 2004 | 7,457 | 50.6% of population |
| 2008 | 7,215 | 49.2% of population |
| 2012 | 7,044 | 52.0% of population |
| 2016 | 6,961 | 51.9% of population |
| 2020 | 7,029 | 54.8% of population |
| 2024 | 6,810 | 53.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ida shifted 37.6 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
Ida has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Iowa's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Ida voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ida 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 Ida?
Ida's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 16.5 points (557 votes) out of 3,491 total votes cast.
Has Ida ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ida has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ida?
The widest margin on record for Ida was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 54.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Ida relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,655 votes were recorded in Ida against a total population of 6,810 (53.7% 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 Ida a presidential bellwether county?
Ida has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Iowa's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).