Flathead County, Montana: null
Montana · Presidential Elections 1896–2024
R+33.8
2024 Margin
R+3.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
104K
Population
Flathead County, Montana voted R+33.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 41,390 votes (65.55%). This represented a R+3.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.0
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
-0.8/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+33.8
2020→2024 SwingR+3.7%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record33
Demographics
Population104,357
Median Age
42.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
47.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$68,025(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.5%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
74.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.8%(20,062) | 65.5%(41,390) | R+33.8 | -3.7 |
| 2020 | 33.8%(20,274) | 63.9%(38,321) | R+30.1 | +5.6 |
| 2016 | 28.0%(13,293) | 63.7%(30,240) | R+35.7 | -2.9 |
| 2012 | 31.6%(13,892) | 64.5%(28,309) | R+32.8 | -11.3 |
| 2008 | 36.9%(16,138) | 58.5%(25,559) | R+21.6 | +15.8 |
| 2004 | 30.0%(11,587) | 67.3%(26,019) | R+37.3 | +4.6 |
| 2000 | 24.6%(8,329) | 66.5%(22,519) | R+41.9 | -23.0 |
| 1996 | 32.4%(10,452) | 51.3%(16,542) | R+18.9 | -12.7 |
| 1992 | 31.0%(9,746) | 37.2%(11,699) | R+6.2 | +10.7 |
| 1988 | 40.4%(10,202) | 57.3%(14,461) | R+16.9 | +16.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.2%(23,647) | 60.7%(38,582) | R+23.5 | +2.6 |
| 2020 | 36.9%(22,180) | 63.1%(37,861) | R+26.1 | -11.2 |
| 2018 | 41.1%(19,652) | 56.0%(26,759) | R+14.9 | +20.8 |
| 2014 | 31.3%(10,013) | 66.9%(21,437) | R+35.7 | -17.4 |
| 2012 | 37.2%(16,223) | 55.4%(24,171) | R+18.2 | -45.3 |
| 2008 | 63.6%(26,963) | 36.4%(15,459) | D+27.1 | +42.6 |
| 2006 | 40.4%(13,570) | 55.9%(18,784) | R+15.5 | -23.1 |
| 2002 | 50.9%(13,011) | 43.3%(11,069) | D+7.6 | +25.8 |
| 2000 | 39.7%(13,495) | 57.9%(19,684) | R+18.2 | -2.2 |
| 1996 | 38.8%(11,959) | 54.7%(16,890) | R+16.0 | +22.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.8%(20,064) | 65.9%(41,539) | R+34.1 | -5.9 |
| 2020 | 34.1%(20,387) | 62.2%(37,213) | R+28.1 | -13.0 |
| 2016 | 40.5%(19,202) | 55.6%(26,384) | R+15.1 | +5.5 |
| 2012 | 37.7%(16,348) | 58.3%(25,286) | R+20.6 | -39.0 |
| 2008 | 57.9%(24,998) | 39.5%(17,060) | D+18.4 | +36.7 |
| 2004 | 39.2%(14,967) | 57.5%(21,970) | R+18.3 | +6.3 |
| 2000 | 36.6%(12,298) | 61.2%(20,593) | R+24.7 | +40.2 |
| 1996 | 17.6%(5,682) | 82.4%(26,670) | R+64.9 | -52.4 |
| 1992 | 43.8%(13,652) | 56.2%(17,538) | R+12.5 | +6.8 |
| 1988 | 39.3%(9,963) | 58.5%(14,841) | R+19.2 | -61.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(92.1%) | Other(7.9%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(77.1%) | Bernie Sanders(13.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(56.3%) | Hillary Clinton(41.2%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(80.0%) | Ted Cruz(8.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(60.6%) | Hillary Clinton(37.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee