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Idaho — 1896 presidential election
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How it voted
Share of the 1896 vote
| William J. Bryan ✓Democratic | 78.1% | 23,192 |
|---|---|---|
| William McKinleyRepublican | 21.3% | 6,324 |
| OtherAll other candidates | 0.6% | 173 |
1896presidential margin
D+60R+60
21 counties, each filled by 1896 D-vs-R margin. Hover any county for its result.
Idaho cast 3 electoral votes this cycle.
County-level results (21 counties) — table
| County | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Ada County, ID | Democratic | D+28.2 |
| Bannock County, ID | Democratic | D+71.0 |
| Bear Lake County, ID | Democratic | D+54.7 |
| Bingham County, ID | Democratic | D+72.1 |
| Blaine County, ID | Democratic | D+90.6 |
| Boise County, ID | Democratic | D+58.2 |
| Canyon County, ID | Democratic | D+58.2 |
| Cassia County, ID | Democratic | D+63.3 |
| Custer County, ID | Democratic | D+90.5 |
| Elmore County, ID | Democratic | D+62.3 |
| Fremont County, ID | Democratic | D+84.9 |
| Idaho County, ID | Democratic | D+49.6 |
| Kootenai County, ID | Democratic | D+61.7 |
| Latah County, ID | Democratic | D+28.5 |
| Lemhi County, ID | Democratic | D+68.0 |
| Lincoln County, ID | Democratic | D+60.8 |
| Nez Perce County, ID | Democratic | D+23.2 |
| Oneida County, ID | Democratic | D+55.0 |
| Owyhee County, ID | Democratic | D+84.3 |
| Shoshone County, ID | Democratic | D+55.9 |
| Washington County, ID | Democratic | D+60.0 |
Nominees: William Jennings Bryan (D) · William McKinley (R)
Idaho's presidential margins
1892–2024, the 1896 contest in context
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −44.2% |
| 1896 | +56.8% |
| 1900 | +3.8% |
| 1904 | −40.4% |
| 1908 | −16.9% |
| 1912 | +1.1% |
| 1916 | +10.9% |
| 1920 | −31.3% |
| 1924 | −30.8% |
| 1928 | −29.3% |
| 1932 | +20.4% |
| 1936 | +29.8% |
| 1940 | +9.1% |
| 1944 | +3.5% |
| 1948 | +2.7% |
| 1952 | −31.0% |
| 1956 | −22.4% |
| 1960 | −7.6% |
| 1964 | +1.8% |
| 1968 | −26.1% |
| 1972 | −38.2% |
| 1976 | −22.8% |
| 1980 | −41.3% |
| 1984 | −46.0% |
| 1988 | −26.1% |
| 1992 | −13.6% |
| 1996 | −18.5% |
| 2000 | −39.5% |
| 2004 | −38.1% |
| 2008 | −25.4% |
| 2012 | −31.9% |
| 2016 | −31.8% |
| 2020 | −30.8% |
| 2024 | −36.5% |
County-by-county results — 21 counties
| County | Won | Margin | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | D | 1,531 | 851 | 2,409 | |
| Bannock County | D | 1,363 | 228 | 1,598 | |
| Bear Lake County | D | 851 | 249 | 1,101 | |
| Bingham County | D | 1,232 | 194 | 1,440 | |
| Blaine County | D | 1,228 | 59 | 1,290 | |
| Boise County | D | 862 | 226 | 1,093 | |
| Canyon County | D | 1,178 | 303 | 1,503 | |
| Cassia County | D | 579 | 129 | 711 | |
| Custer County | D | 599 | 29 | 630 | |
| Elmore County | D | 535 | 124 | 660 | |
| Fremont County | D | 1,526 | 121 | 1,655 | |
| Idaho County | D | 1,127 | 377 | 1,511 | |
| Kootenai County | D | 1,432 | 334 | 1,779 | |
| Latah County | D | 1,870 | 1,036 | 2,922 | |
| Lemhi County | D | 1,065 | 202 | 1,269 | |
| Lincoln County | D | 305 | 74 | 380 | |
| Nez Perce County | D | 1,089 | 675 | 1,786 | |
| Oneida County | D | 1,092 | 315 | 1,414 | |
| Owyhee County | D | 1,140 | 97 | 1,237 | |
| Shoshone County | D | 1,760 | 497 | 2,261 | |
| Washington County | D | 828 | 204 | 1,040 |
Source. Compiled historical county records — 1896 presidential returns · official county-level results. Real returns — nothing estimated.