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County record · fips 16065 · Idaho

MadisonID

Republican ×19 since 1952reported 1916–2024 · 28 elections

The Long Record

28 elections against the Idaho and national vote
2024 result
R+66.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/28
71% of its elections
Closest election
1964
R+3.8
this countyIdahonational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1968-49.6 ptsRepublicans
1952-45.9 ptsRepublicans
1920-41.1 ptsRepublicans
1932+40.3 ptsDemocrats
1980-27.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
54,618
College (BA+)
42%
Median income
$60,160
2024 dollars
Non-white
17%
Rural
22%
Age 65+
5%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Bonneville, ID · Fremont, ID · Jefferson, ID · Teton, ID