Pondera County, MT
MT · Presidential Elections 1920–2024
Pondera County, MT (Montana) voted R+41.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,972 votes (69.14%) to 782 (27.42%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Pondera County is classified as a deep Republican county. Pondera County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 6,035.
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 | 27.4%(782) | 69.1%(1,972) | R+41.7 | R+4.1 |
| 2020 | 30.1%(903) | 67.8%(2,031) | R+37.7 | D+1.3 |
| 2016 | 27.1%(738) | 66.1%(1,799) | R+39.0 | R+13.3 |
| 2012 | 35.9%(975) | 61.5%(1,673) | R+25.7 | R+13.0 |
| 2008 | 42.4%(1,223) | 55.0%(1,588) | R+12.7 | D+18.7 |
| 2004 | 33.4%(956) | 64.8%(1,853) | R+31.4 | D+8.6 |
| 2000 | 27.4%(792) | 67.3%(1,948) | R+39.9 | R+29.3 |
| 1996 | 37.9%(1,123) | 48.5%(1,438) | R+10.6 | R+4.1 |
| 1992 | 33.0%(1,046) | 39.6%(1,252) | R+6.5 | D+11.2 |
| 1988 | 40.0%(1,245) | 57.6%(1,795) | R+17.7 | D+18.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Pondera County, MT • 1920–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.5%(1,017) | 62.9%(1,804) | R+27.5 | D+1.2 |
| 2020 | 35.7%(1,072) | 64.3%(1,933) | R+28.7 | R+19.8 |
| 2018 | 43.8%(1,176) | 52.6%(1,413) | R+8.8 | D+28.3 |
| 2014 | 30.6%(666) | 67.8%(1,474) | R+37.2 | R+31.0 |
| 2012 | 43.5%(1,187) | 49.7%(1,355) | R+6.2 | R+56.5 |
| 2008 | 75.2%(2,125) | 24.8%(702) | D+50.3 | D+66.3 |
| 2006 | 41.0%(1,081) | 56.9%(1,502) | R+16.0 | R+46.9 |
| 2002 | 63.2%(1,557) | 32.2%(794) | D+31.0 | D+42.5 |
| 2000 | 43.1%(1,234) | 54.6%(1,563) | R+11.5 | R+4.4 |
| 1996 | 44.1%(1,301) | 51.2%(1,509) | R+7.1 | D+36.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.1%(743) | 72.1%(2,054) | R+46.0 | R+10.3 |
| 2020 | 30.4%(912) | 66.1%(1,981) | R+35.7 | R+31.6 |
| 2016 | 46.8%(1,310) | 50.8%(1,423) | R+4.0 | D+5.0 |
| 2012 | 43.8%(1,192) | 52.9%(1,439) | R+9.1 | R+37.0 |
| 2008 | 63.3%(1,818) | 35.4%(1,016) | D+27.9 | D+28.0 |
| 2004 | 48.3%(1,373) | 48.4%(1,376) | R+0.1 | D+9.1 |
| 2000 | 44.6%(1,300) | 53.9%(1,569) | R+9.2 | D+58.7 |
| 1996 | 16.0%(472) | 84.0%(2,473) | R+67.9 | R+48.8 |
| 1992 | 40.4%(1,283) | 59.6%(1,892) | R+19.2 | R+5.8 |
| 1988 | 42.6%(1,340) | 56.0%(1,760) | R+13.4 | R+52.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab