Flathead County, Montana: Deep Red Country
Montana · Presidential Elections 1896–2024
R+33.8
2024 Margin
R+3.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
104K
Population
Flathead County, Montana voted R+33.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 41,390 votes (65.55%). This represented a R+3.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+33.8
2020→2024 SwingR+3.7%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record33
Demographics
Population104,357
Median Age
42.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
36.0%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$68,025(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.5%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
74.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.5%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.8%(20,062) | 65.5%(41,390) | R+33.8 | R+3.7 |
| 2020 | 33.8%(20,274) | 63.9%(38,321) | R+30.1 | D+5.6 |
| 2016 | 28.0%(13,293) | 63.7%(30,240) | R+35.7 | R+2.9 |
| 2012 | 31.6%(13,892) | 64.5%(28,309) | R+32.8 | R+11.3 |
| 2008 | 36.9%(16,138) | 58.5%(25,559) | R+21.6 | D+15.8 |
| 2004 | 30.0%(11,587) | 67.3%(26,019) | R+37.3 | D+4.6 |
| 2000 | 24.6%(8,329) | 66.5%(22,519) | R+41.9 | R+23.0 |
| 1996 | 32.4%(10,452) | 51.3%(16,542) | R+18.9 | R+12.7 |
| 1992 | 31.0%(9,746) | 37.2%(11,699) | R+6.2 | D+10.7 |
| 1988 | 40.4%(10,202) | 57.3%(14,461) | R+16.9 | D+16.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.2%(23,647) | 60.7%(38,582) | R+23.5 | D+2.6 |
| 2020 | 36.9%(22,180) | 63.1%(37,861) | R+26.1 | R+11.2 |
| 2018 | 41.1%(19,652) | 56.0%(26,759) | R+14.9 | D+20.8 |
| 2014 | 31.3%(10,013) | 66.9%(21,437) | R+35.7 | R+17.4 |
| 2012 | 37.2%(16,223) | 55.4%(24,171) | R+18.2 | R+45.3 |
| 2008 | 63.6%(26,963) | 36.4%(15,459) | D+27.1 | D+42.6 |
| 2006 | 40.4%(13,570) | 55.9%(18,784) | R+15.5 | R+23.1 |
| 2002 | 50.9%(13,011) | 43.3%(11,069) | D+7.6 | D+25.8 |
| 2000 | 39.7%(13,495) | 57.9%(19,684) | R+18.2 | R+2.2 |
| 1996 | 38.8%(11,959) | 54.7%(16,890) | R+16.0 | D+22.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.8%(20,064) | 65.9%(41,539) | R+34.1 | R+5.9 |
| 2020 | 34.1%(20,387) | 62.2%(37,213) | R+28.1 | R+13.0 |
| 2016 | 40.5%(19,202) | 55.6%(26,384) | R+15.1 | D+5.5 |
| 2012 | 37.7%(16,348) | 58.3%(25,286) | R+20.6 | R+39.0 |
| 2008 | 57.9%(24,998) | 39.5%(17,060) | D+18.4 | D+36.7 |
| 2004 | 39.2%(14,967) | 57.5%(21,970) | R+18.3 | D+6.3 |
| 2000 | 36.6%(12,298) | 61.2%(20,593) | R+24.7 | D+40.2 |
| 1996 | 17.6%(5,682) | 82.4%(26,670) | R+64.9 | R+52.4 |
| 1992 | 43.8%(13,652) | 56.2%(17,538) | R+12.5 | D+6.8 |
| 1988 | 39.3%(9,963) | 58.5%(14,841) | R+19.2 | R+61.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab