Kootenai County, ID
ID · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Kootenai County, ID (Idaho) voted R+51.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 72,059 votes (74.8%) to 22,113 (22.95%) for Harris.
This represents a R+8.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Kootenai County is classified as a deep Republican county. Kootenai County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 181,996.
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 | 22.9%(22,113) | 74.8%(72,059) | R+51.8 | R+8.8 |
| 2020 | 27.2%(24,312) | 70.2%(62,837) | R+43.1 | R+0.5 |
| 2016 | 24.5%(16,264) | 67.1%(44,449) | R+42.5 | R+8.2 |
| 2012 | 31.5%(18,851) | 65.8%(39,381) | R+34.3 | R+8.0 |
| 2008 | 35.7%(22,120) | 62.0%(38,387) | R+26.3 | D+7.8 |
| 2004 | 32.2%(17,584) | 66.3%(36,173) | R+34.0 | R+0.6 |
| 2000 | 30.8%(13,488) | 64.3%(28,162) | R+33.5 | R+20.4 |
| 1996 | 34.8%(13,627) | 47.8%(18,740) | R+13.0 | R+8.9 |
| 1992 | 31.8%(11,553) | 36.0%(13,065) | R+4.2 | D+8.6 |
| 1988 | 42.8%(11,621) | 55.6%(15,093) | R+12.8 | D+18.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Kootenai County, ID • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21.5%(13,404) | 67.7%(42,115) | R+46.1 | R+2.5 |
| 2020 | 26.1%(22,945) | 69.7%(61,289) | R+43.6 | D+5.3 |
| 2016 | 23.3%(15,365) | 72.2%(47,636) | R+48.9 | R+9.9 |
| 2014 | 30.5%(11,263) | 69.5%(25,681) | R+39.0 | D+7.2 |
| 2010 | 24.8%(10,476) | 71.1%(29,983) | R+46.3 | R+20.5 |
| 2008 | 34.0%(20,558) | 59.8%(36,185) | R+25.8 | D+72.6 |
| 2004 | 0.0%(0) | 98.4%(43,986) | R+98.4 | R+70.0 |
| 2002 | 34.7%(11,140) | 63.1%(20,276) | R+28.4 | D+10.2 |
| 1998 | 29.5%(8,649) | 68.1%(20,000) | R+38.7 | R+27.7 |
| 1996 | 43.3%(17,262) | 54.3%(21,611) | R+10.9 | D+3.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14.9%(18,598) | 61.5%(76,592) | R+46.5 | R+10.3 |
| 2018 | 31.1%(17,620) | 67.3%(38,173) | R+36.2 | R+8.1 |
| 2014 | 31.7%(11,750) | 59.9%(22,194) | R+28.2 | D+12.3 |
| 2010 | 26.6%(11,246) | 67.1%(28,381) | R+40.5 | R+30.1 |
| 2006 | 43.3%(16,246) | 53.8%(20,154) | R+10.4 | D+9.5 |
| 2002 | 39.0%(12,547) | 59.0%(18,967) | R+20.0 | D+18.0 |
| 1998 | 29.5%(8,682) | 67.5%(19,860) | R+38.0 | R+37.7 |
| 1994 | 46.0%(13,613) | 46.3%(13,702) | R+0.3 | R+37.1 |
| 1990 | 68.4%(14,364) | 31.6%(6,637) | D+36.8 | D+26.1 |
| 1986 | 54.4%(12,742) | 43.7%(10,241) | D+10.7 | D+18.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab