Musselshell County, MT
MT · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Musselshell County, MT (Montana) voted R+71.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,550 votes (84.66%) to 396 (13.15%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Musselshell County is classified as a deep Republican county. Musselshell County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 5,152.
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 | 13.2%(396) | 84.7%(2,550) | R+71.5 | R+1.7 |
| 2020 | 14.3%(413) | 84.1%(2,423) | R+69.8 | R+2.8 |
| 2016 | 13.6%(332) | 80.6%(1,967) | R+67.0 | R+11.3 |
| 2012 | 20.4%(492) | 76.2%(1,833) | R+55.7 | R+14.7 |
| 2008 | 27.6%(636) | 68.6%(1,581) | R+41.0 | D+9.1 |
| 2004 | 23.9%(538) | 74.0%(1,663) | R+50.1 | R+1.6 |
| 2000 | 23.2%(512) | 71.7%(1,582) | R+48.5 | R+25.9 |
| 1996 | 31.4%(652) | 54.0%(1,121) | R+22.6 | R+12.4 |
| 1992 | 29.1%(648) | 39.3%(876) | R+10.2 | D+7.1 |
| 1988 | 40.7%(898) | 58.1%(1,280) | R+17.3 | D+14.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Musselshell County, MT • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.8%(536) | 80.1%(2,408) | R+62.3 | D+0.3 |
| 2020 | 18.7%(538) | 81.3%(2,341) | R+62.6 | R+14.5 |
| 2018 | 23.6%(573) | 71.7%(1,743) | R+48.1 | D+6.8 |
| 2014 | 21.5%(442) | 76.3%(1,572) | R+54.9 | R+22.3 |
| 2012 | 28.6%(684) | 61.1%(1,463) | R+32.6 | R+54.1 |
| 2008 | 60.8%(1,361) | 39.2%(878) | D+21.6 | D+54.7 |
| 2006 | 31.2%(670) | 64.3%(1,382) | R+33.1 | R+49.4 |
| 2002 | 55.4%(1,018) | 39.1%(719) | D+16.3 | D+47.2 |
| 2000 | 33.2%(732) | 64.1%(1,414) | R+30.9 | R+16.3 |
| 1996 | 40.1%(837) | 54.7%(1,142) | R+14.6 | D+37.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.3%(369) | 85.2%(2,555) | R+72.9 | R+7.8 |
| 2020 | 15.7%(450) | 80.8%(2,318) | R+65.1 | R+30.3 |
| 2016 | 30.1%(741) | 64.9%(1,599) | R+34.8 | D+3.0 |
| 2012 | 28.0%(671) | 65.9%(1,577) | R+37.8 | R+37.5 |
| 2008 | 48.3%(1,109) | 48.7%(1,117) | R+0.3 | D+22.0 |
| 2004 | 36.9%(819) | 59.3%(1,316) | R+22.4 | D+5.2 |
| 2000 | 34.9%(766) | 62.5%(1,371) | R+27.6 | D+40.8 |
| 1996 | 15.8%(329) | 84.2%(1,755) | R+68.4 | R+33.9 |
| 1992 | 32.7%(721) | 67.3%(1,483) | R+34.6 | R+21.6 |
| 1988 | 42.8%(935) | 55.7%(1,218) | R+13.0 | R+55.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab