Lewis and Clark County, Montana: null
Montana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+5.7
2024 Margin
R+1.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
Classification
71K
Population
Lewis and Clark County, Montana voted R+5.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 21,479 votes (51.11%). This represented a R+1.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.9
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.3/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+5.7
2020→2024 SwingR+1.8%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population70,973
Median Age
41.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
57.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$71,967(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.9%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
69.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
10.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.4%(19,085) | 51.1%(21,479) | R+5.7 | -1.8 |
| 2020 | 46.7%(19,743) | 50.6%(21,409) | R+3.9 | +2.9 |
| 2016 | 41.0%(14,478) | 47.9%(16,895) | R+6.8 | -3.3 |
| 2012 | 46.9%(15,620) | 50.4%(16,803) | R+3.5 | -10.1 |
| 2008 | 52.1%(17,114) | 45.5%(14,966) | D+6.5 | +19.2 |
| 2004 | 42.6%(12,717) | 55.3%(16,494) | R+12.7 | +6.1 |
| 2000 | 36.6%(9,982) | 55.3%(15,091) | R+18.7 | -18.3 |
| 1996 | 43.5%(11,535) | 43.9%(11,665) | R+0.5 | -7.2 |
| 1992 | 42.5%(11,117) | 35.7%(9,351) | D+6.8 | +2.5 |
| 1988 | 51.1%(11,932) | 46.9%(10,946) | D+4.2 | +25.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.3%(22,175) | 45.7%(19,367) | D+6.6 | +3.3 |
| 2020 | 51.6%(21,955) | 48.4%(20,554) | D+3.3 | -14.7 |
| 2018 | 57.7%(20,506) | 39.7%(14,106) | D+18.0 | +23.2 |
| 2014 | 46.4%(12,102) | 51.6%(13,455) | R+5.2 | -19.4 |
| 2012 | 54.3%(18,189) | 40.2%(13,446) | D+14.2 | -39.6 |
| 2008 | 76.9%(24,702) | 23.1%(7,419) | D+53.8 | +42.1 |
| 2006 | 54.7%(14,950) | 43.0%(11,763) | D+11.7 | -31.8 |
| 2002 | 69.0%(15,543) | 25.6%(5,764) | D+43.4 | +35.4 |
| 2000 | 53.1%(14,564) | 45.1%(12,373) | D+8.0 | -8.5 |
| 1996 | 55.3%(14,765) | 38.8%(10,368) | D+16.5 | +26.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.0%(19,360) | 51.5%(21,678) | R+5.5 | -8.0 |
| 2020 | 49.5%(21,022) | 47.0%(19,969) | D+2.5 | -20.2 |
| 2016 | 60.0%(21,363) | 37.4%(13,296) | D+22.7 | +1.9 |
| 2012 | 59.0%(19,775) | 38.3%(12,826) | D+20.7 | -19.2 |
| 2008 | 69.0%(22,544) | 29.1%(9,509) | D+39.9 | +31.4 |
| 2004 | 53.0%(15,891) | 44.5%(13,343) | D+8.5 | +6.6 |
| 2000 | 50.2%(13,704) | 48.3%(13,185) | D+1.9 | +63.6 |
| 1996 | 19.2%(5,135) | 80.8%(21,668) | R+61.7 | -61.2 |
| 1992 | 49.8%(12,988) | 50.2%(13,115) | R+0.5 | -3.5 |
| 1988 | 50.5%(11,869) | 47.5%(11,174) | D+3.0 | -42.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(88.0%) | Other(11.9%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(74.5%) | Bernie Sanders(13.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(48.5%) | Hillary Clinton(47.0%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(59.7%) | Hillary Clinton(38.0%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee