County record · fips 30047 · Montana
LakeMT
Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1924–2024 · 26 elections
The Long Record
26 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+20.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/26
69% of its elections
Closest election
2008
D+2.0
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +49.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1940 | -37.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -31.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | -29.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +25.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
32,561
College (BA+)
32%
Median income
$63,360
2024 dollars
Non-white
35%
Rural
82%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.