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County record · fips 30005 · Montana

BlaineMT

Republican ×1 since 2024★ Bellwetherreported 1912–2024 · 29 elections

The Long Record

29 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+6.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/29
97% of its elections · ★ bellwether
Closest election
1976
D+0.3
this countyMontananational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1920-52.6 ptsRepublicans
1952-47.3 ptsRepublicans
1932+43.8 ptsDemocrats
1968-32.6 ptsRepublicans
1928+28.1 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
6,949
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$64,813
2024 dollars
Non-white
56%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
17%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Chouteau, MT · Fergus, MT · Hill, MT · Phillips, MT