Election Results and Trends in Meridian, ID
In the last Presidential election, Meridian, ID voted predominantly Republican, with 50.4% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 46.5% of voters in Meridian voted for Biden, and other parties voting 3.1%. Based on these voting patterns, Meridian is considered a slightly leaning conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 64th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Meridian ranks 273rd out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Meridian's trend in presidential elections over the last 25 years has primarily favored Republican candidates. From Bob Dole's run in 1996 to George W. Bush's victories (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020, the conservative appeal has been consistent. Idaho's overall alignment with conservative values is well reflected in Meridian's voting preferences.
Local Elections
On the city level, Meridian has also exhibited a conservative trend over the last 25 years. Local officials and policies have often leaned towards fiscal conservatism, limited government intervention, and traditional values. The alignment with state-level conservative ideologies has strongly influenced city-level election outcomes.
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