Idaho is yet another solid Republican state and Donald Trump is expected to easliy win the states 4 electoral votes. 1964 was the last time Idaho voted for a Democratic presidential candidate.
Senator Michael Crapo (Republican) is up for re-election and expected to easily win.
Idaho Political Facts
Governor: C. L. Butch Otter (Republican) – Current Term: 2015 – 2019
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 2
Electoral Votes: 4
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 8 a.m.
- Polls Close: 8 p.m.
- Idaho Voting Information
- Notes: Polling places open at 7 a.m. at the discretion of the county clerk.[15]
Past Idaho Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 32% | Romney | 66% |
| 2008 | Obama | 36% | McCain | 62% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 30% | Bush | 69% |
| 2000 | Gore | 28% | Bush | 67% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 34% | Dole | 52% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 28% | Bush | 42% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 36% | Bush | 62% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 26% | Reagan | 72% |
| 1980 | Carter | 25% | Reagan | 67% |
| 1976 | Carter | 37% | Ford | 59% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 26% | Nixon | 64% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 31% | Nixon | 57% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 51% | Goldwater | 49% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 46% | Nixon | 54% |
Idaho State Facts
Population (2010 census): 1,567,582
Population Rank By State: 39
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 4.3%
Capital: Boise
Largest City: Boise
State Nickname: Gem State
