Havre, Montana
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −10.1% |
| 2008 | +10.9% |
| 2012 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | −17.1% |
| 2020 | −12.3% |
| 2024 | −18.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 38.9%Harris1,527 | 56.9%Trump2,236 | 4.2% | R+18.0 | R+5.7 | R+16.6 | 3,929 | |
| R | 41.9%Biden1,765 | 54.3%Trump2,283 | 3.8% | R+12.3 | D+4.8 | R+16.8 | 4,208 | |
| R | 36.5%Clinton1,391 | 53.6%Trump2,042 | 9.8% | R+17.1 | R+19.0 | R+19.2 | 3,807 | |
| D | 49.2%Obama1,980 | 47.3%Romney1,902 | 3.6% | D+1.9 | R+9.0 | R+1.9 | 4,025 | |
| D | 53.4%Obama2,111 | 42.5%McCain1,679 | 4.1% | D+10.9 | D+21.0 | D+3.7 | 3,951 | |
| R | 44.4%Kerry1,721 | 54.5%Bush2,113 | 1.2% | R+10.1 | — | R+7.6 | 3,880 |
Havre sits along the old Great Northern rail corridor in north-central Montana, adjacent to the Rocky Boy's Reservation, giving it a demographic and electoral profile distinct from most of the state's small cities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 10.9 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 18.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 18.0 points.
A population of 9,258, a 78% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $50,329 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Greencastle and Park Hills.
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Havre, Montana. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3035050/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.