Pondera County, Montana: null
Montana · Presidential Elections 1920–2024
R+41.7
2024 Margin
R+4.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
6K
Population
Pondera County, Montana voted R+41.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,972 votes (69.14%). This represented a R+4.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.0
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+41.7
2020→2024 SwingR+4.1%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record27
Demographics
Population5,898
Median Age
41.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$59,861(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
79.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
66.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
22.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.4%(782) | 69.1%(1,972) | R+41.7 | -4.1 |
| 2020 | 30.1%(903) | 67.8%(2,031) | R+37.7 | +1.3 |
| 2016 | 27.1%(738) | 66.1%(1,799) | R+39.0 | -13.3 |
| 2012 | 35.9%(975) | 61.5%(1,673) | R+25.7 | -13.0 |
| 2008 | 42.4%(1,223) | 55.0%(1,588) | R+12.7 | +18.7 |
| 2004 | 33.4%(956) | 64.8%(1,853) | R+31.4 | +8.6 |
| 2000 | 27.4%(792) | 67.3%(1,948) | R+39.9 | -29.3 |
| 1996 | 37.9%(1,123) | 48.5%(1,438) | R+10.6 | -4.1 |
| 1992 | 33.0%(1,046) | 39.6%(1,252) | R+6.5 | +11.2 |
| 1988 | 40.0%(1,245) | 57.6%(1,795) | R+17.7 | +18.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.5%(1,017) | 62.9%(1,804) | R+27.5 | +1.2 |
| 2020 | 35.7%(1,072) | 64.3%(1,933) | R+28.6 | -19.8 |
| 2018 | 43.8%(1,176) | 52.6%(1,413) | R+8.8 | +28.3 |
| 2014 | 30.6%(666) | 67.8%(1,474) | R+37.2 | -31.0 |
| 2012 | 43.5%(1,187) | 49.7%(1,355) | R+6.2 | -56.5 |
| 2008 | 75.2%(2,125) | 24.8%(702) | D+50.3 | +66.3 |
| 2006 | 41.0%(1,081) | 56.9%(1,502) | R+16.0 | -46.9 |
| 2002 | 63.2%(1,557) | 32.2%(794) | D+31.0 | +42.5 |
| 2000 | 43.1%(1,234) | 54.6%(1,563) | R+11.5 | -4.5 |
| 1996 | 44.1%(1,301) | 51.1%(1,509) | R+7.0 | +36.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.1%(743) | 72.1%(2,054) | R+46.0 | -10.3 |
| 2020 | 30.4%(912) | 66.1%(1,981) | R+35.7 | -31.6 |
| 2016 | 46.8%(1,310) | 50.8%(1,423) | R+4.0 | +5.0 |
| 2012 | 43.8%(1,192) | 52.9%(1,439) | R+9.1 | -37.0 |
| 2008 | 63.3%(1,818) | 35.4%(1,016) | D+27.9 | +28.0 |
| 2004 | 48.3%(1,373) | 48.4%(1,376) | R+0.1 | +9.1 |
| 2000 | 44.6%(1,300) | 53.9%(1,569) | R+9.2 | +58.7 |
| 1996 | 16.0%(472) | 84.0%(2,473) | R+68.0 | -48.8 |
| 1992 | 40.4%(1,283) | 59.6%(1,892) | R+19.2 | -5.8 |
| 1988 | 42.6%(1,340) | 56.0%(1,760) | R+13.4 | -52.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(89.4%) | Other(10.6%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(77.2%) | Bernie Sanders(12.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(49.6%) | Bernie Sanders(45.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(78.6%) | Ted Cruz(8.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(55.4%) | Hillary Clinton(41.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee