Moscow, Idaho
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +12.1% |
| 2008 | +20.5% |
| 2012 | +19.0% |
| 2016 | +26.7% |
| 2020 | +31.9% |
| 2024 | +14.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 55.4%Harris6,661 | 40.6%Trump4,878 | 4.0% | D+14.8 | R+17.1 | D+16.3 | 12,026 | |
| D | 63.4%Biden7,379 | 31.5%Trump3,663 | 5.1% | D+31.9 | D+5.2 | D+27.5 | 11,635 | |
| D | 54.2%Clinton5,914 | 27.4%Trump2,995 | 18.4% | D+26.7 | D+7.8 | D+24.7 | 10,913 | |
| D | 56.9%Obama5,633 | 37.9%Romney3,753 | 5.2% | D+19.0 | R+1.6 | D+15.1 | 9,896 | |
| D | 58.7%Obama6,338 | 38.1%McCain4,118 | 3.2% | D+20.5 | D+8.5 | D+13.3 | 10,804 | |
| D | 54.7%Kerry5,790 | 42.6%Bush4,513 | 2.6% | D+12.1 | — | D+14.5 | 10,582 |
Home to the University of Idaho, Moscow consistently produces Democratic margins that stand out sharply against Latah County's otherwise rural Republican lean, making it a reliable bellwether for college-town turnout patterns statewide.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 31.9 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 17.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.8 points.
A population of 26,286, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,022 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State College and Athens.
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Moscow, Idaho. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1654550/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.