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County record · fips 30071 · Montana

PhillipsMT

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1916–2024 · 28 elections

The Long Record

28 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+64.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/28
75% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+0.1
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
1920-54.8 ptsRepublicans
1932+48.3 ptsDemocrats
1952-40.2 ptsRepublicans
1980-30.3 ptsRepublicans
2000-27.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
4,221
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$53,417
2024 dollars
Non-white
19%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
24%

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

Neighbouring counties

Blaine, MT · Fergus, MT · Garfield, MT · Petroleum, MT · Valley, MT