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Idaho — 1908 presidential election
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Akashicstate1908 presidential electionIdaho · PresidentTaftR+16.9
How it voted
Share of the 1908 vote
| William H. Taft ✓Republican | 54.1% | 52,654 |
|---|---|---|
| William J. BryanDemocratic | 37.2% | 36,195 |
| OtherAll other candidates | 8.8% | 8,536 |
1908presidential margin
D+60R+60
23 counties, each filled by 1908 D-vs-R margin. Hover any county for its result.
Idaho cast 3 electoral votes this cycle.
County-level results (23 counties) — table
| County | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Ada County, ID | Republican | R+11.7 |
| Bannock County, ID | Republican | R+16.8 |
| Bear Lake County, ID | Republican | R+21.8 |
| Bingham County, ID | Republican | R+27.9 |
| Blaine County, ID | Democratic | D+2.0 |
| Boise County, ID | Republican | R+1.2 |
| Bonner County, ID | Republican | R+30.6 |
| Canyon County, ID | Republican | R+16.7 |
| Cassia County, ID | Republican | R+25.1 |
| Custer County, ID | Democratic | D+6.4 |
| Elmore County, ID | Republican | R+0.1 |
| Fremont County, ID | Republican | R+14.8 |
| Idaho County, ID | Republican | R+6.7 |
| Kootenai County, ID | Republican | R+27.5 |
| Latah County, ID | Republican | R+23.5 |
| Lemhi County, ID | Republican | R+1.9 |
| Lincoln County, ID | Republican | R+20.9 |
| Nez Perce County, ID | Republican | R+13.7 |
| Oneida County, ID | Republican | R+25.5 |
| Owyhee County, ID | Democratic | D+3.4 |
| Shoshone County, ID | Republican | R+19.4 |
| Twin Falls County, ID | Republican | R+22.3 |
| Washington County, ID | Republican | R+9.6 |
Nominees: William Jennings Bryan (D) · William Howard Taft (R)
Idaho's presidential margins
1892–2024, the 1908 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 — 23 counties
| County | Won | Margin | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | R | 3,721 | 4,778 | 9,002 | |
| Bannock County | R | 1,892 | 2,690 | 4,740 | |
| Bear Lake County | R | 933 | 1,460 | 2,416 | |
| Bingham County | R | 1,750 | 3,277 | 5,471 | |
| Blaine County | D | 1,248 | 1,197 | 2,602 | |
| Boise County | R | 862 | 885 | 1,936 | |
| Bonner County | R | 1,223 | 2,537 | 4,291 | |
| Canyon County | R | 2,783 | 4,023 | 7,411 | |
| Cassia County | R | 600 | 1,049 | 1,786 | |
| Custer County | D | 598 | 521 | 1,209 | |
| Elmore County | R | 660 | 662 | 1,562 | |
| Fremont County | R | 2,854 | 3,920 | 7,201 | |
| Idaho County | R | 1,833 | 2,129 | 4,451 | |
| Kootenai County | R | 2,206 | 4,407 | 8,010 | |
| Latah County | R | 1,802 | 3,101 | 5,526 | |
| Lemhi County | R | 777 | 809 | 1,655 | |
| Lincoln County | R | 805 | 1,310 | 2,413 | |
| Nez Perce County | R | 2,843 | 3,871 | 7,515 | |
| Oneida County | R | 1,519 | 2,595 | 4,225 | |
| Owyhee County | D | 650 | 604 | 1,342 | |
| Shoshone County | R | 2,109 | 3,256 | 5,912 | |
| Twin Falls County | R | 1,053 | 1,757 | 3,162 | |
| Washington County | R | 1,474 | 1,816 | 3,547 |
Source. Compiled historical county records — 1908 presidential returns · official county-level results. Real returns — nothing estimated.