Deer Lodge County, MT
MT · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Deer Lodge County, MT (Montana) voted D+1.0 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 2,376 votes (48.79%) to 2,329 (47.82%) for Trump.
This represents a R+6.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Deer Lodge County is classified as a competitive Democratic county. Deer Lodge County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1928. The county has a population of approximately 9,597.
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 | 48.8%(2,376) | 47.8%(2,329) | D+1.0 | R+6.7 |
| 2020 | 52.4%(2,562) | 44.7%(2,186) | D+7.7 | D+0.7 |
| 2016 | 48.9%(2,058) | 41.9%(1,763) | D+7.0 | R+24.6 |
| 2012 | 64.1%(2,860) | 32.5%(1,448) | D+31.7 | R+5.8 |
| 2008 | 67.0%(3,402) | 29.6%(1,502) | D+37.4 | D+16.0 |
| 2004 | 59.4%(2,700) | 38.0%(1,725) | D+21.5 | R+4.5 |
| 2000 | 58.9%(2,672) | 32.9%(1,493) | D+26.0 | R+22.9 |
| 1996 | 66.5%(3,331) | 17.6%(883) | D+48.9 | D+4.4 |
| 1992 | 60.2%(3,174) | 15.8%(832) | D+44.4 | R+1.3 |
| 1988 | 72.3%(3,185) | 26.5%(1,168) | D+45.8 | D+16.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Deer Lodge County, MT • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.9%(2,991) | 37.1%(1,820) | D+23.8 | D+2.5 |
| 2020 | 60.7%(2,961) | 39.3%(1,921) | D+21.3 | R+18.5 |
| 2018 | 68.3%(2,892) | 28.5%(1,208) | D+39.8 | D+9.8 |
| 2014 | 63.8%(2,134) | 33.9%(1,133) | D+29.9 | R+16.3 |
| 2012 | 69.5%(3,122) | 23.4%(1,049) | D+46.2 | R+27.0 |
| 2008 | 86.6%(4,393) | 13.4%(681) | D+73.2 | D+24.3 |
| 2006 | 73.2%(3,016) | 24.3%(1,002) | D+48.9 | R+23.3 |
| 2002 | 83.7%(3,169) | 11.6%(439) | D+72.1 | D+24.8 |
| 2000 | 72.8%(3,297) | 25.5%(1,154) | D+47.3 | R+6.4 |
| 1996 | 73.7%(3,739) | 20.0%(1,013) | D+53.7 | D+34.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.9%(2,487) | 46.2%(2,259) | D+4.7 | R+13.1 |
| 2020 | 56.4%(2,747) | 38.6%(1,881) | D+17.8 | R+25.5 |
| 2016 | 69.6%(3,034) | 26.3%(1,147) | D+43.3 | R+2.9 |
| 2012 | 71.2%(3,188) | 25.0%(1,119) | D+46.2 | R+26.9 |
| 2008 | 85.8%(4,419) | 12.6%(650) | D+73.1 | D+25.8 |
| 2004 | 71.6%(3,231) | 24.3%(1,096) | D+47.3 | D+1.9 |
| 2000 | 72.0%(3,297) | 26.6%(1,218) | D+45.4 | D+85.4 |
| 1996 | 30.0%(1,484) | 70.0%(3,458) | R+39.9 | R+81.7 |
| 1992 | 70.9%(3,677) | 29.1%(1,510) | D+41.8 | R+7.8 |
| 1988 | 73.9%(3,385) | 24.4%(1,117) | D+49.5 | R+12.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab