Dawson County, MT
MT · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Dawson County, MT (Montana) voted R+58.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,627 votes (78.2%) to 894 (19.28%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Dawson County is classified as a deep Republican county. Dawson County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 8,827.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.3%(894) | 78.2%(3,627) | R+58.9 | R+1.0 |
| 2020 | 19.9%(962) | 77.9%(3,758) | R+57.9 | R+0.5 |
| 2016 | 17.9%(787) | 75.3%(3,320) | R+57.5 | R+16.5 |
| 2012 | 27.6%(1,219) | 68.5%(3,029) | R+40.9 | R+17.3 |
| 2008 | 35.9%(1,593) | 59.5%(2,639) | R+23.6 | D+7.4 |
| 2004 | 33.3%(1,494) | 64.3%(2,884) | R+31.0 | D+0.8 |
| 2000 | 31.9%(1,364) | 63.8%(2,723) | R+31.8 | R+32.1 |
| 1996 | 40.7%(1,903) | 40.5%(1,890) | D+0.3 | R+1.9 |
| 1992 | 36.8%(1,785) | 34.6%(1,679) | D+2.2 | D+13.2 |
| 1988 | 43.4%(2,120) | 54.4%(2,658) | R+11.0 | D+20.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Dawson County, MT • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.1%(1,259) | 70.3%(3,269) | R+43.2 | D+7.5 |
| 2020 | 24.7%(1,189) | 75.3%(3,634) | R+50.7 | R+14.7 |
| 2018 | 30.3%(1,233) | 66.3%(2,700) | R+36.0 | D+7.6 |
| 2014 | 27.0%(877) | 70.6%(2,297) | R+43.6 | R+22.6 |
| 2012 | 35.5%(1,571) | 56.5%(2,504) | R+21.1 | R+58.9 |
| 2008 | 68.9%(3,012) | 31.1%(1,357) | D+37.9 | D+54.4 |
| 2006 | 40.3%(1,597) | 56.8%(2,254) | R+16.6 | R+46.8 |
| 2002 | 63.6%(2,286) | 33.4%(1,199) | D+30.2 | D+48.7 |
| 2000 | 39.8%(1,724) | 58.3%(2,525) | R+18.5 | R+19.9 |
| 1996 | 49.0%(2,334) | 47.6%(2,268) | D+1.4 | D+35.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.1%(926) | 77.2%(3,553) | R+57.1 | R+7.3 |
| 2020 | 23.3%(1,124) | 73.0%(3,524) | R+49.7 | R+3.0 |
| 2016 | 24.3%(1,077) | 71.1%(3,147) | R+46.8 | R+20.1 |
| 2012 | 34.8%(1,537) | 61.5%(2,712) | R+26.6 | R+44.7 |
| 2008 | 58.1%(2,576) | 40.1%(1,777) | D+18.0 | D+19.1 |
| 2004 | 48.3%(2,143) | 49.4%(2,193) | R+1.1 | D+14.7 |
| 2000 | 41.3%(1,760) | 57.1%(2,433) | R+15.8 | D+45.9 |
| 1996 | 19.2%(897) | 80.8%(3,781) | R+61.6 | R+54.0 |
| 1992 | 46.2%(2,238) | 53.8%(2,607) | R+7.6 | R+8.6 |
| 1988 | 49.8%(2,447) | 48.8%(2,399) | D+1.0 | R+36.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab