Gem County, ID
ID · Presidential Elections 1916–2024
Gem County, ID (Idaho) voted R+66.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 8,707 votes (81.99%) to 1,699 (16%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Gem County is classified as a deep Republican county. Gem County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 20,614.
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 | 16.0%(1,699) | 82.0%(8,707) | R+66.0 | R+4.3 |
| 2020 | 18.1%(1,803) | 79.8%(7,951) | R+61.7 | R+2.0 |
| 2016 | 15.5%(1,229) | 75.2%(5,980) | R+59.7 | R+15.0 |
| 2012 | 26.1%(1,957) | 70.9%(5,311) | R+44.8 | R+1.8 |
| 2008 | 27.3%(2,166) | 70.3%(5,585) | R+43.0 | D+10.1 |
| 2004 | 22.8%(1,628) | 75.9%(5,416) | R+53.1 | R+2.5 |
| 2000 | 22.5%(1,346) | 73.1%(4,376) | R+50.6 | R+28.3 |
| 1996 | 31.6%(1,968) | 54.0%(3,362) | R+22.4 | R+7.6 |
| 1992 | 28.1%(1,609) | 42.9%(2,455) | R+14.8 | D+2.0 |
| 1988 | 40.1%(2,064) | 56.9%(2,926) | R+16.8 | D+21.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Gem County, ID • 1916–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14.2%(1,076) | 67.6%(5,118) | R+53.4 | D+3.0 |
| 2020 | 19.7%(1,957) | 76.1%(7,546) | R+56.4 | R+0.3 |
| 2016 | 17.6%(1,378) | 73.6%(5,779) | R+56.1 | R+3.6 |
| 2014 | 23.8%(1,236) | 76.2%(3,961) | R+52.4 | D+9.9 |
| 2010 | 16.6%(909) | 78.9%(4,326) | R+62.3 | R+25.8 |
| 2008 | 27.1%(2,139) | 63.6%(5,013) | R+36.5 | D+63.3 |
| 2004 | 0.0%(0) | 99.8%(6,126) | R+99.8 | R+62.0 |
| 2002 | 30.0%(1,598) | 67.8%(3,615) | R+37.8 | D+6.8 |
| 1998 | 26.5%(1,280) | 71.0%(3,438) | R+44.6 | R+22.7 |
| 1996 | 37.8%(2,407) | 59.7%(3,799) | R+21.9 | D+2.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7.8%(1,198) | 60.0%(9,164) | R+52.2 | D+1.9 |
| 2018 | 22.0%(1,572) | 76.2%(5,438) | R+54.1 | R+9.9 |
| 2014 | 23.5%(1,230) | 67.7%(3,543) | R+44.2 | D+7.0 |
| 2010 | 19.4%(1,073) | 70.7%(3,901) | R+51.3 | R+26.5 |
| 2006 | 35.9%(2,041) | 60.7%(3,450) | R+24.8 | R+9.1 |
| 2002 | 41.0%(2,182) | 56.7%(3,014) | R+15.6 | D+28.5 |
| 1998 | 26.6%(1,291) | 70.8%(3,431) | R+44.1 | R+28.7 |
| 1994 | 39.9%(2,181) | 55.3%(3,025) | R+15.4 | R+53.3 |
| 1990 | 68.9%(2,945) | 31.1%(1,328) | D+37.8 | D+39.3 |
| 1986 | 48.7%(2,599) | 50.1%(2,675) | R+1.4 | R+22.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab