Silver Bow County, Montana: null
Montana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+7.0
2024 Margin
R+7.2%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1960
Voting Streak
Classification
35K
Population
Silver Bow County, Montana voted D+7.0 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 9,386 votes (51.5%). This represented a R+7.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1960.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
6.1
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.0/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+7.0
2020→2024 SwingR+7.2%
Voting StreakD since 1960
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population35,133
Median Age
40.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
37.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$56,297(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.6%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
70.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.5%(9,386) | 44.5%(8,110) | D+7.0 | -7.2 |
| 2020 | 55.7%(10,392) | 41.5%(7,745) | D+14.2 | +0.6 |
| 2016 | 52.4%(8,619) | 38.8%(6,376) | D+13.6 | -18.8 |
| 2012 | 64.8%(10,857) | 32.4%(5,430) | D+32.4 | -8.0 |
| 2008 | 68.8%(11,676) | 28.4%(4,818) | D+40.4 | +22.2 |
| 2004 | 57.9%(9,307) | 39.7%(6,381) | D+18.2 | +2.2 |
| 2000 | 53.7%(8,967) | 37.7%(6,299) | D+16.0 | -25.3 |
| 1996 | 63.4%(11,199) | 22.1%(3,909) | D+41.2 | +5.6 |
| 1992 | 54.9%(9,960) | 19.2%(3,491) | D+35.6 | -2.6 |
| 1988 | 68.5%(11,422) | 30.2%(5,043) | D+38.2 | +13.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.4%(11,854) | 33.8%(6,232) | D+30.5 | +1.1 |
| 2020 | 64.7%(12,183) | 35.3%(6,641) | D+29.4 | -16.1 |
| 2018 | 71.5%(11,672) | 26.0%(4,246) | D+45.5 | +11.4 |
| 2014 | 66.1%(8,451) | 32.0%(4,095) | D+34.1 | -10.6 |
| 2012 | 69.3%(11,673) | 24.6%(4,148) | D+44.7 | -28.2 |
| 2008 | 86.5%(14,445) | 13.6%(2,265) | D+72.9 | +37.3 |
| 2006 | 66.6%(9,604) | 30.9%(4,462) | D+35.6 | -31.3 |
| 2002 | 80.8%(9,881) | 13.8%(1,692) | D+66.9 | +30.9 |
| 2000 | 67.0%(11,298) | 31.0%(5,221) | D+36.0 | -13.6 |
| 1996 | 71.5%(12,666) | 21.8%(3,871) | D+49.6 | +38.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.1%(9,866) | 42.7%(7,790) | D+11.4 | -15.3 |
| 2020 | 61.2%(11,495) | 34.6%(6,490) | D+26.7 | -17.3 |
| 2016 | 70.5%(12,007) | 26.5%(4,512) | D+44.0 | -2.8 |
| 2012 | 71.6%(12,046) | 24.9%(4,188) | D+46.7 | -20.5 |
| 2008 | 82.8%(14,103) | 15.7%(2,665) | D+67.2 | +23.5 |
| 2004 | 69.9%(11,161) | 26.2%(4,190) | D+43.6 | +13.4 |
| 2000 | 64.5%(10,837) | 34.2%(5,750) | D+30.3 | +64.6 |
| 1996 | 32.9%(5,813) | 67.1%(11,876) | R+34.3 | -61.7 |
| 1992 | 63.7%(11,470) | 36.3%(6,528) | D+27.5 | -6.5 |
| 1988 | 65.9%(11,107) | 31.9%(5,382) | D+34.0 | -29.8 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(89.7%) | Other(10.3%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(77.5%) | Bernie Sanders(11.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(50.5%) | Bernie Sanders(43.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(78.5%) | Ted Cruz(9.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(53.3%) | Barack Obama(44.1%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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