Clearwater County, ID
ID · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Clearwater County, ID (Idaho) voted R+62.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,550 votes (80.35%) to 774 (17.52%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Clearwater County is classified as a deep Republican county. Clearwater County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996. The county has a population of approximately 9,012.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.5%(774) | 80.3%(3,550) | R+62.8 | R+4.5 |
| 2020 | 19.9%(877) | 78.1%(3,453) | R+58.3 | R+1.8 |
| 2016 | 18.5%(704) | 75.0%(2,852) | R+56.5 | R+15.7 |
| 2012 | 27.9%(1,032) | 68.8%(2,541) | R+40.8 | R+6.1 |
| 2008 | 31.0%(1,211) | 65.8%(2,569) | R+34.8 | D+7.9 |
| 2004 | 27.7%(1,117) | 70.4%(2,839) | R+42.7 | D+9.8 |
| 2000 | 21.6%(841) | 74.0%(2,885) | R+52.5 | R+48.6 |
| 1996 | 38.8%(1,507) | 42.7%(1,658) | R+3.9 | R+11.4 |
| 1992 | 38.4%(1,433) | 30.9%(1,152) | D+7.5 | D+1.9 |
| 1988 | 51.5%(1,861) | 45.9%(1,659) | D+5.6 | D+20.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Clearwater County, ID • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16.9%(526) | 76.6%(2,389) | R+59.7 | R+3.2 |
| 2020 | 20.2%(883) | 76.7%(3,357) | R+56.5 | D+1.2 |
| 2016 | 19.0%(711) | 76.7%(2,865) | R+57.7 | R+15.4 |
| 2014 | 28.9%(761) | 71.1%(1,876) | R+42.3 | D+4.1 |
| 2010 | 24.7%(712) | 71.0%(2,049) | R+46.4 | R+21.7 |
| 2008 | 34.7%(1,330) | 59.4%(2,278) | R+24.7 | D+75.1 |
| 2004 | 0.0%(0) | 99.8%(3,307) | R+99.8 | R+63.8 |
| 2002 | 31.2%(969) | 67.3%(2,087) | R+36.0 | R+8.7 |
| 1998 | 35.2%(1,069) | 62.5%(1,898) | R+27.3 | R+11.5 |
| 1996 | 40.9%(1,610) | 56.6%(2,230) | R+15.7 | R+22.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.8%(736) | 71.1%(4,440) | R+59.3 | R+10.8 |
| 2018 | 24.7%(779) | 73.2%(2,310) | R+48.5 | R+29.2 |
| 2014 | 35.5%(943) | 54.8%(1,455) | R+19.3 | D+10.7 |
| 2010 | 30.4%(891) | 60.4%(1,768) | R+30.0 | R+22.8 |
| 2006 | 44.6%(1,346) | 51.8%(1,562) | R+7.2 | R+0.4 |
| 2002 | 45.5%(1,423) | 52.3%(1,635) | R+6.8 | D+26.4 |
| 1998 | 31.8%(988) | 64.9%(2,019) | R+33.2 | R+15.4 |
| 1994 | 38.8%(1,255) | 56.5%(1,829) | R+17.7 | R+67.7 |
| 1990 | 75.0%(2,175) | 25.0%(726) | D+49.9 | D+7.0 |
| 1986 | 70.3%(2,514) | 27.4%(980) | D+42.9 | D+1.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab