Idabel, Oklahoma
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −10.1% |
| 2008 | −19.9% |
| 2012 | −24.2% |
| 2016 | −35.3% |
| 2020 | −35.5% |
| 2024 | −39.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 29.6%Harris534 | 68.8%Trump1,239 | 1.6% | R+39.1 | R+3.6 | R+37.7 | 1,802 | |
| R | 31.2%Biden614 | 66.8%Trump1,312 | 2.0% | R+35.5 | R+0.2 | R+40.0 | 1,965 | |
| R | 31.0%Clinton593 | 66.3%Trump1,268 | 2.7% | R+35.3 | R+11.1 | R+37.4 | 1,913 | |
| R | 37.9%Obama707 | 62.1%Romney1,158 | — | R+24.2 | R+4.3 | R+28.0 | 1,865 | |
| R | 39.0%Obama751 | 58.9%McCain1,133 | 2.1% | R+19.9 | R+9.8 | R+27.1 | 1,924 | |
| R | 45.0%Kerry932 | 55.0%Bush1,141 | 0.0% | R+10.1 | — | R+7.6 | 2,073 |
Idabel anchors the far southeastern tip of Oklahoma, where the state meets Arkansas and Texas. The city's majority-minority population and deep rural poverty make it one of the more demographically distinct municipalities in a heavily Republican state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 39.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.1 points.
A population of 6,987, a 52% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $43,295 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hugo and Seminole.
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Idabel, Oklahoma. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4036750/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.