Idaho 8th State House District
Akashic| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 69.6% | 17,730 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 28.0% | 7,131 |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Independent | 2.4% | 611 |
County-level results (4 counties) — table
| County | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Boise County, ID | Republican | R+53.3 |
| Custer County, ID | Republican | R+53.3 |
| Elmore County, ID | Republican | R+48.5 |
| Valley County, ID | Republican | R+18.6 |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 28.0%Harris7,131 | 69.6%Trump17,730 | 2.4%Kennedy611 | 25,472 | ||
| R | 29.7%Biden7,384 | 67.5%Trump16,767 | 2.7%Jorgensen676 | 24,827 | ||
| R | 24.5%Clinton4,931 | 65.5%Trump13,172 | 9.9%McMullin1,996 | 20,099 | ||
| R | 33.7%Obama6,050 | 66.3%Romney11,880 | 0.0% | 17,930 | ||
| R | 34.1%Obama6,848 | 62.6%McCain12,570 | 3.4%Nader677 | 20,095 |
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2008 | −28.5% |
| 2012 | −32.5% |
| 2016 | −41.0% |
| 2020 | −37.8% |
| 2024 | −41.6% |
State legislative officeholder from OpenStates nightly current-legislator data.
With a 2024 presidential margin of R+41.6, this district ranks among the least competitive in Idaho's lower chamber. Its rural character and sparse population density have produced consistent lopsided results across recent election cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 41.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 3.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 41.6 points.
A population of 52,297, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,767 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State House District 60 and State House District 14.
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