Lincoln County, Montana: Deep Red Country
Montana · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+53.4
2024 Margin
R+3.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1992
Voting Streak
20K
Population
Lincoln County, Montana voted R+53.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 8,909 votes (75.57%). This represented a R+3.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1992.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+53.4
2020→2024 SwingR+3.7%
Voting StreakR since 1992
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population19,677
Median Age
52.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
23.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$44,593(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.0%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
79.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
13.2%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.2%(2,615) | 75.6%(8,909) | R+53.4 | R+3.7 |
| 2020 | 24.1%(2,835) | 73.8%(8,672) | R+49.7 | D+0.6 |
| 2016 | 21.9%(2,041) | 72.1%(6,729) | R+50.3 | R+10.8 |
| 2012 | 28.7%(2,552) | 68.1%(6,057) | R+39.4 | R+10.4 |
| 2008 | 32.8%(3,025) | 61.8%(5,704) | R+29.0 | D+13.2 |
| 2004 | 27.5%(2,320) | 69.7%(5,889) | R+42.2 | D+8.1 |
| 2000 | 20.8%(1,629) | 71.1%(5,578) | R+50.3 | R+39.6 |
| 1996 | 34.4%(2,705) | 45.2%(3,552) | R+10.8 | R+10.4 |
| 1992 | 33.0%(2,765) | 33.4%(2,799) | R+0.4 | R+1.8 |
| 1988 | 49.4%(3,601) | 48.0%(3,500) | D+1.4 | D+17.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.8%(3,287) | 70.2%(8,291) | R+42.3 | D+2.6 |
| 2020 | 27.6%(3,228) | 72.5%(8,490) | R+44.9 | R+10.3 |
| 2018 | 31.1%(2,902) | 65.7%(6,137) | R+34.6 | D+10.3 |
| 2014 | 25.9%(1,904) | 70.9%(5,204) | R+45.0 | R+22.7 |
| 2012 | 34.6%(3,091) | 56.9%(5,080) | R+22.3 | R+46.3 |
| 2008 | 62.0%(5,627) | 38.0%(3,449) | D+24.0 | D+41.0 |
| 2006 | 39.2%(2,860) | 56.2%(4,105) | R+17.1 | R+23.0 |
| 2002 | 50.7%(3,428) | 44.8%(3,026) | D+6.0 | D+36.2 |
| 2000 | 33.4%(2,629) | 63.6%(5,010) | R+30.2 | R+9.5 |
| 1996 | 36.0%(2,599) | 56.8%(4,093) | R+20.7 | D+10.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.4%(2,634) | 75.0%(8,820) | R+52.6 | R+7.5 |
| 2020 | 25.6%(3,001) | 70.7%(8,279) | R+45.1 | R+19.5 |
| 2016 | 35.0%(3,308) | 60.7%(5,728) | R+25.6 | D+3.4 |
| 2012 | 33.0%(2,920) | 62.0%(5,487) | R+29.0 | R+44.4 |
| 2008 | 56.1%(5,116) | 40.7%(3,711) | D+15.4 | D+31.9 |
| 2004 | 39.7%(3,286) | 56.1%(4,647) | R+16.4 | D+7.9 |
| 2000 | 36.3%(2,833) | 60.6%(4,735) | R+24.4 | D+42.1 |
| 1996 | 16.8%(1,284) | 83.2%(6,379) | R+66.5 | R+55.1 |
| 1992 | 44.3%(3,648) | 55.7%(4,588) | R+11.4 | R+21.8 |
| 1988 | 53.8%(3,885) | 43.4%(3,134) | D+10.4 | R+31.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab