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County record · fips 30065 · Montana

MusselshellMT

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections

The Long Record

29 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+73.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/29
72% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+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
1928+66.3 ptsDemocrats
1920-40.6 ptsRepublicans
1924-38.8 ptsRepublicans
1968-27.2 ptsRepublicans
1932+26.8 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,152
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$58,920
2024 dollars
Non-white
13%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
29%

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

Neighbouring counties

Fergus, MT · Golden Valley, MT · Petroleum, MT · Rosebud, MT · Yellowstone, MT