Partisan Rating
R+28
Cook PVI / Presidential lean
2020 Result
Biden 33% / Trump 64%
Presidential election
Capital
Boise
4 Electoral Votes
Presidential Election Results 2012–2024
| Year | D % | R % | Winner | Margin | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 33% | 64% | Trump | R +31 | Trump +31; Boise metro slightly more competitive but rural dominance overwhelming. |
| 2016 | 28% | 59% | Trump | R +31 | Trump +32; Evan McMullin (LDS) takes 7% splitting some GOP vote. |
| 2012 | 33% | 65% | Romney | R +32 | Romney +32; standard deep-red result in agricultural western state. |
State Voting Trend
Deeply red, rural-agricultural state. Boise has seen tech-driven growth and some moderate shift, but statewide margins remain massive. Rural LDS community and agricultural workforce lock in R+25 to R+35 outcomes.
Senator: Mike Crapo (R) • Governor: Brad Little (R) • Electoral Votes: 4 • Population: 1.9M