Lake County, Montana: null
Montana · Presidential Elections 1924–2024
R+19.9
2024 Margin
R+5.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
Classification
31K
Population
Lake County, Montana voted R+19.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 9,880 votes (58.43%). This represented a R+5.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.4
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
-0.7/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+19.9
2020→2024 SwingR+5.5%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record26
Demographics
Population31,134
Median Age
43.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
40.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$58,009(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
64.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
73.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
10.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.5%(6,510) | 58.4%(9,880) | R+19.9 | -5.5 |
| 2020 | 41.6%(6,916) | 56.1%(9,322) | R+14.5 | +6.4 |
| 2016 | 36.2%(4,776) | 57.1%(7,530) | R+20.9 | -10.9 |
| 2012 | 43.6%(5,805) | 53.6%(7,135) | R+10.0 | -11.9 |
| 2008 | 48.6%(6,766) | 46.7%(6,498) | D+1.9 | +20.1 |
| 2004 | 39.4%(4,960) | 57.6%(7,245) | R+18.2 | +4.2 |
| 2000 | 33.9%(3,884) | 56.3%(6,441) | R+22.3 | -17.5 |
| 1996 | 38.7%(4,195) | 43.6%(4,723) | R+4.9 | -8.1 |
| 1992 | 37.3%(3,938) | 34.1%(3,596) | D+3.2 | +11.7 |
| 1988 | 44.9%(4,109) | 53.4%(4,883) | R+8.5 | +15.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.9%(7,798) | 52.3%(8,881) | R+6.4 | +1.5 |
| 2020 | 46.1%(7,664) | 53.9%(8,964) | R+7.8 | -10.9 |
| 2018 | 50.2%(6,916) | 47.1%(6,491) | D+3.1 | +20.1 |
| 2014 | 40.4%(4,038) | 57.5%(5,740) | R+17.0 | -23.4 |
| 2012 | 49.3%(6,561) | 42.9%(5,717) | D+6.3 | -35.0 |
| 2008 | 70.7%(9,633) | 29.3%(3,996) | D+41.4 | +39.1 |
| 2006 | 49.3%(5,552) | 47.0%(5,295) | D+2.3 | -14.8 |
| 2002 | 55.7%(5,145) | 38.6%(3,568) | D+17.1 | +18.5 |
| 2000 | 47.8%(5,471) | 49.2%(5,632) | R+1.4 | +0.9 |
| 1996 | 45.4%(4,953) | 47.7%(5,210) | R+2.4 | +24.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.5%(6,485) | 59.0%(9,937) | R+20.5 | -8.3 |
| 2020 | 41.5%(6,885) | 53.7%(8,913) | R+12.2 | -13.7 |
| 2016 | 48.8%(6,561) | 47.3%(6,363) | D+1.5 | +1.1 |
| 2012 | 48.0%(6,364) | 47.6%(6,317) | D+0.3 | -37.3 |
| 2008 | 67.5%(9,319) | 29.9%(4,126) | D+37.6 | +36.7 |
| 2004 | 48.1%(5,998) | 47.2%(5,882) | D+0.9 | +8.0 |
| 2000 | 45.3%(5,179) | 52.3%(5,983) | R+7.0 | +45.3 |
| 1996 | 23.8%(2,547) | 76.2%(8,149) | R+52.4 | -47.8 |
| 1992 | 47.7%(4,998) | 52.3%(5,475) | R+4.5 | +9.4 |
| 1988 | 42.0%(3,864) | 56.0%(5,152) | R+14.0 | -56.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(91.8%) | Other(8.2%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(78.1%) | Bernie Sanders(13.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(53.3%) | Hillary Clinton(44.2%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(79.5%) | Ted Cruz(8.4%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(55.6%) | Hillary Clinton(42.9%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee