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County record · fips 30053 · Montana

LincolnMT

Republican ×9 since 1992reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections

The Long Record

29 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+54.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–16
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/29
72% of its elections
Closest election
1992
R+0.6
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
1920-46.0 ptsRepublicans
1932+44.7 ptsDemocrats
2000-41.3 ptsRepublicans
1928+38.0 ptsDemocrats
1980-29.0 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
21,175
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$47,143
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
78%
Age 65+
30%

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

Neighbouring counties

Bonner, ID · Boundary, ID · Flathead, MT · Sanders, MT