Sheridan County, Montana: Northern Rural Secular
Montana · Presidential Elections 1916–2024
R+42.5
2024 Margin
R+1.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
4K
Population
Sheridan County, Montana voted R+42.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,321 votes (69.09%). This represented a R+1.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
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Northern Rural SecularView all
Rural counties in the Upper Midwest (MN/IA/WI/IN/MO/IL/MI) that voted for Obama in 2008 but have swung dramatically toward Republicans. These historically Democratic, secular farming communities have realigned.
Volatility
9.2
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-2.0/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+42.5
2020→2024 SwingR+1.6%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record28
Demographics
Population3,539
Median Age
43.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
31.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$67,457(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.5%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
76.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.6%(509) | 69.1%(1,321) | R+42.5 | -1.6 |
| 2020 | 28.3%(574) | 69.1%(1,403) | R+40.8 | +0.8 |
| 2016 | 26.0%(477) | 67.6%(1,241) | R+41.6 | -13.5 |
| 2012 | 34.5%(665) | 62.6%(1,207) | R+28.1 | -26.4 |
| 2008 | 47.5%(953) | 49.2%(987) | R+1.7 | +13.7 |
| 2004 | 41.5%(846) | 56.9%(1,159) | R+15.4 | +8.8 |
| 2000 | 35.7%(702) | 59.9%(1,176) | R+24.1 | -38.7 |
| 1996 | 48.8%(1,187) | 34.2%(832) | D+14.6 | +4.0 |
| 1992 | 40.4%(1,077) | 29.9%(795) | D+10.6 | +11.6 |
| 1988 | 49.0%(1,354) | 50.0%(1,381) | R+1.0 | +22.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.1%(685) | 61.1%(1,159) | R+25.0 | +9.0 |
| 2020 | 33.0%(668) | 67.0%(1,356) | R+34.0 | -17.2 |
| 2018 | 39.3%(712) | 56.1%(1,017) | R+16.8 | +16.4 |
| 2014 | 32.2%(447) | 65.4%(909) | R+33.2 | -23.7 |
| 2012 | 42.2%(812) | 51.7%(995) | R+9.5 | -58.1 |
| 2008 | 74.3%(1,468) | 25.7%(508) | D+48.6 | +43.3 |
| 2006 | 51.5%(989) | 46.1%(887) | D+5.3 | -36.3 |
| 2002 | 69.5%(1,162) | 27.8%(465) | D+41.7 | +53.2 |
| 2000 | 43.7%(854) | 55.2%(1,080) | R+11.6 | -21.8 |
| 1996 | 53.5%(1,335) | 43.4%(1,081) | D+10.2 | +48.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.7%(466) | 72.3%(1,365) | R+47.6 | -14.6 |
| 2020 | 31.4%(634) | 64.5%(1,300) | R+33.0 | -19.2 |
| 2016 | 41.0%(773) | 54.9%(1,033) | R+13.8 | +0.9 |
| 2012 | 41.1%(782) | 55.8%(1,062) | R+14.7 | -51.8 |
| 2008 | 67.7%(1,353) | 30.6%(611) | D+37.1 | +34.3 |
| 2004 | 50.4%(1,005) | 47.6%(949) | D+2.8 | +12.3 |
| 2000 | 44.7%(868) | 54.1%(1,052) | R+9.5 | +40.4 |
| 1996 | 25.1%(609) | 74.9%(1,820) | R+49.9 | -61.3 |
| 1992 | 55.7%(1,462) | 44.3%(1,161) | D+11.5 | +21.1 |
| 1988 | 44.9%(1,243) | 54.5%(1,508) | R+9.6 | -67.2 |