Wheatland County, MT
MT · Presidential Elections 1920–2024
Wheatland County, MT (Montana) voted R+58.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 843 votes (77.62%) to 209 (19.24%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Wheatland County is classified as a deep Republican county. Wheatland County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 2,056.
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 | 19.2%(209) | 77.6%(843) | R+58.4 | R+2.4 |
| 2020 | 21.1%(225) | 77.1%(823) | R+56.0 | R+0.7 |
| 2016 | 18.9%(179) | 74.2%(702) | R+55.3 | R+12.8 |
| 2012 | 27.4%(272) | 69.9%(693) | R+42.4 | R+4.9 |
| 2008 | 29.5%(289) | 67.0%(657) | R+37.5 | D+9.1 |
| 2004 | 25.5%(250) | 72.1%(706) | R+46.6 | R+0.0 |
| 2000 | 24.3%(243) | 70.9%(708) | R+46.5 | R+30.7 |
| 1996 | 35.9%(391) | 51.8%(563) | R+15.8 | R+7.6 |
| 1992 | 33.4%(384) | 41.6%(478) | R+8.2 | D+11.6 |
| 1988 | 39.2%(443) | 59.0%(667) | R+19.8 | D+9.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Wheatland County, MT • 1920–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.6%(278) | 72.9%(792) | R+47.3 | D+1.7 |
| 2020 | 25.5%(270) | 74.5%(789) | R+49.0 | R+20.0 |
| 2018 | 33.8%(315) | 62.8%(586) | R+29.0 | D+18.3 |
| 2014 | 25.2%(187) | 72.6%(538) | R+47.4 | R+27.8 |
| 2012 | 36.8%(365) | 56.4%(559) | R+19.6 | R+52.1 |
| 2008 | 66.2%(632) | 33.8%(322) | D+32.5 | D+52.7 |
| 2006 | 38.5%(330) | 58.6%(503) | R+20.2 | R+44.9 |
| 2002 | 60.4%(491) | 35.7%(290) | D+24.7 | D+55.5 |
| 2000 | 33.6%(335) | 64.5%(642) | R+30.8 | R+22.2 |
| 1996 | 43.7%(475) | 52.4%(569) | R+8.7 | D+42.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.8%(203) | 79.2%(854) | R+60.4 | R+11.7 |
| 2020 | 23.7%(251) | 72.4%(767) | R+48.7 | R+33.4 |
| 2016 | 41.3%(399) | 56.6%(547) | R+15.3 | D+13.3 |
| 2012 | 34.0%(338) | 62.6%(622) | R+28.6 | R+34.2 |
| 2008 | 51.9%(509) | 46.3%(454) | D+5.6 | D+27.7 |
| 2004 | 37.9%(368) | 60.0%(583) | R+22.1 | D+17.0 |
| 2000 | 29.9%(298) | 68.9%(688) | R+39.1 | D+29.7 |
| 1996 | 15.6%(169) | 84.4%(915) | R+68.8 | R+50.7 |
| 1992 | 40.9%(466) | 59.1%(672) | R+18.1 | R+3.0 |
| 1988 | 41.7%(479) | 56.8%(652) | R+15.1 | R+59.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab