1996Final results
1996 election for President in Idaho
President · Idaho
Robert Dole (R) won with 52.2% of the vote, defeating Bill Clinton (D) by 18.5 points.
Robert DoleRepublican · winner
52.2%256,595
Bill ClintonDemocrat
33.6%165,443
Ross PerotReform
12.7%62,518
Harry BrowneLibertarian
0.7%3,325
Howard PhillipsConstitution
0.5%2,230
John HagelinNatural Law
0.3%1,600
491,711 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1996
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
Robert Dole (R)Bill Clinton (D)Ross Perot (REF)
Also on the ballot: Harry Browne (Libertarian), 0.7%; Howard Phillips (Constitution), 0.5%; John Hagelin (Natural Law), 0.3%