Powell County, MT
MT · Presidential Elections 1904–2024
Powell County, MT (Montana) voted R+53.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,466 votes (75.14%) to 710 (21.63%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Powell County is classified as a deep Republican county. Powell County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 7,053.
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 | 21.6%(710) | 75.1%(2,466) | R+53.5 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 23.7%(752) | 74.1%(2,355) | R+50.4 | D+2.5 |
| 2016 | 19.7%(551) | 72.6%(2,029) | R+52.9 | R+19.8 |
| 2012 | 32.0%(888) | 65.0%(1,806) | R+33.1 | R+9.5 |
| 2008 | 36.3%(1,021) | 59.8%(1,683) | R+23.5 | D+20.0 |
| 2004 | 26.9%(761) | 70.4%(1,993) | R+43.5 | D+3.5 |
| 2000 | 22.5%(638) | 69.6%(1,971) | R+47.1 | R+35.6 |
| 1996 | 34.0%(952) | 45.5%(1,274) | R+11.5 | R+9.1 |
| 1992 | 33.7%(989) | 36.0%(1,058) | R+2.3 | D+12.0 |
| 1988 | 42.0%(1,174) | 56.3%(1,574) | R+14.3 | D+12.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Powell County, MT • 1904–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.3%(1,065) | 65.4%(2,160) | R+33.2 | D+7.9 |
| 2020 | 29.5%(936) | 70.5%(2,240) | R+41.1 | R+18.8 |
| 2018 | 37.2%(1,026) | 59.5%(1,641) | R+22.3 | D+14.0 |
| 2014 | 30.3%(705) | 66.6%(1,550) | R+36.3 | R+26.9 |
| 2012 | 41.8%(1,167) | 51.2%(1,431) | R+9.4 | R+45.5 |
| 2008 | 68.0%(1,885) | 32.0%(886) | D+36.1 | D+51.5 |
| 2006 | 40.5%(1,052) | 55.9%(1,454) | R+15.5 | R+34.9 |
| 2002 | 57.4%(1,349) | 38.0%(893) | D+19.4 | D+43.5 |
| 2000 | 36.8%(1,057) | 61.0%(1,749) | R+24.1 | R+17.6 |
| 1996 | 43.2%(1,222) | 49.7%(1,406) | R+6.5 | D+38.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.5%(735) | 73.7%(2,413) | R+51.3 | R+8.5 |
| 2020 | 26.6%(849) | 69.4%(2,212) | R+42.8 | R+23.9 |
| 2016 | 38.7%(1,103) | 57.6%(1,639) | R+18.8 | R+4.6 |
| 2012 | 41.0%(1,146) | 55.2%(1,545) | R+14.3 | R+38.4 |
| 2008 | 61.0%(1,716) | 36.8%(1,036) | D+24.2 | D+31.2 |
| 2004 | 44.4%(1,248) | 51.5%(1,446) | R+7.1 | D+14.5 |
| 2000 | 37.9%(1,077) | 59.5%(1,688) | R+21.5 | D+41.2 |
| 1996 | 18.6%(525) | 81.4%(2,293) | R+62.7 | R+56.8 |
| 1992 | 47.0%(1,386) | 53.0%(1,562) | R+6.0 | R+6.5 |
| 1988 | 48.7%(1,358) | 48.2%(1,344) | D+0.5 | R+25.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab