Located in the northwestern part of the country, crossed by mountain ranges and eminently rural, Idaho en one of the major Republican strongholds in the northwestern United States: the Democrats have not won there since 1968, a trend that will be repeated in the 2024 presidential election.
Known as “the gem state” because of its riqueza in mineral and natural resourcesIdaho is made up of vast landscapes of mountains, rivers and forests. Eminently rural and agricultural, in recent decades it has also developed urban areas -driven by the influx of people from California and Oregon in search of a higher quality of life in a low-tax territory traditionally- and economic activities such as the technology industry.
Idaho results in U.S. 2020 election
In the 2020 election, the former president Donald Trump won overwhelmingly in Idaho with 63.9% of the voteto Joe Biden’s 33%. Trump’s victory was due to his strong showing in the rural and suburban areas of the state, which share conservative values on issues of economics, gun control and state intervention.. Democrats achieved their best results in urban areas such as Boise, the state capital, but their influence remains limited in a traditionally Republican state.
Idaho, a Republican stronghold with conservative roots.
The conservatism and a strong attachment to traditions is the general tone in Idaho, where the population places great importance on the independence from the federal government, economic liberalism and respect for individual liberties..
Idaho joined the Union in 1890, becoming the 43rd U.S. state, during the westward expansion in which several territories became part of the United States.
The flag of Idaho consists of a dark blue background (which, as in many other states, symbolizes loyalty and justice) and of the state coat of arms in the center. The banner depicts several important aspects, such as the female figure representing justice and freedoma miner because of the importance of this activity and the variety of natural resources of the territory, such as forests and rivers.
The electoral votes that each state chooses in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Idaho awards 4 electoral delegates in the 2024 U.S. election., one of the least in the whole countryThe states that have the most weight are California (54), Texas (40), Florida (30) and New York (28). The states with the greatest weight are California (54), Texas (40), Florida (30) and New York (28). In contrast, Alaska, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Delaware, District of Columbia and Vermont each have only three electors.
