Montana State House District 85
Safe Republican — shifted 10.7pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 11K residents
Montana State House District 85 is a state house district that has a population of 10,831. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+50.5. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.6% | 74.1% | R+50.5 | R+10.7 |
| 2020 | 29.0% | 68.9% | R+39.8 | D+7.9 |
| 2016 | 23.4% | 71.2% | R+47.7 | R+13.5 |
| 2012 | 29.9% | 64.2% | R+34.2 | R+2.6 |
| 2008 | 32.6% | 64.2% | R+31.6 | — |
What defines MT-HD-85?
It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 50.5% margin
- Swung 10.7 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | MT-HD-85 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 90.2% | 83.6% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 3.4% | 4.6% | 19.3% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 0.2% | 0.5% | 12.2% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | <0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Montana State House District 85? 10,831 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in MT-HD-85
How competitive is MT-HD-85?
Other Montana State House Districts
99 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| MT-HD-91 | D+62.5 |
| MT-HD-100 | D+57.4 |
| MT-HD-95 | D+42.6 |
| MT-HD-90 | D+40.5 |
| MT-HD-62 | D+34.7 |
| MT-HD-66 | D+33.9 |
| MT-HD-16 | D+27.2 |
| MT-HD-61 | D+23.9 |
| MT-HD-99 | D+23.8 |
| MT-HD-98 | D+18.8 |
| MT-HD-89 | D+18.8 |
| MT-HD-63 | D+17.3 |
| MT-HD-74 | D+15.1 |
| MT-HD-65 | D+14.6 |
| MT-HD-05 | D+11.6 |
| MT-HD-76 | D+10.8 |
| MT-HD-79 | D+8.8 |
| MT-HD-82 | D+8.4 |
| MT-HD-32 | D+8.2 |
| MT-HD-83 | D+7.6 |
| MT-HD-47 | D+7.0 |
| MT-HD-94 | D+6.6 |
| MT-HD-81 | D+5.3 |
| MT-HD-60 | D+3.3 |
| MT-HD-15 | D+3.1 |