Golden Valley County, Montana
AkashicGolden Valley County, MTTrumpR+72.4
2024 precinct map of Golden Valley CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Golden Valley County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 85.4% | 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 13.0% | 67 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 0.8% | 4 |
Harris +50Trump +50
2 precincts · 515 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1920–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 13.0%Harris67 | 85.4%Trump440 | 0.8%Kennedy4 | 515 | ||
| R | 15.5%Biden78 | 82.3%Trump414 | 2.2%Jorgensen11 | 503 | ||
| R | 15.0%Clinton71 | 77.0%Trump365 | 6.1%Johnson29 | 474 | ||
| R | 23.0%Obama110 | 73.3%Romney351 | 3.8%GRAY18 | 479 | ||
| R | 25.3%Obama124 | 69.9%McCain343 | 4.9%Paul24 | 491 | ||
| R | 22.8%Kerry119 | 75.9%Bush396 | 1.3%Nader7 | 522 | ||
| R | 16.6%Gore88 | 76.3%Bush405 | 3.2%Nader17 | 531 | ||
| R | 26.2%Clinton128 | 58.2%Dole284 | 15.0%Perot73 | 488 | ||
| R | 28.6%Clinton142 | 38.7%Bush192 | 31.7%Perot157 | 496 | ||
| R | 37.4%Dukakis203 | 61.7%Bush335 | 0.9%Paul5 | 543 | ||
| R | 35.2%Mondale211 | 64.0%Reagan384 | 0.8%Bergland5 | 600 | ||
| R | 27.9%Carter155 | 65.1%Reagan362 | 7.0%Anderson39 | 556 | ||
| R | 44.8%Carter255 | 53.1%Ford302 | 2.1%Anderson12 | 569 | ||
| R | 30.7%McGovern170 | 64.9%Nixon359 | 4.3%Schmitz24 | 553 | ||
| R | 35.1%Humphrey194 | 60.0%Nixon332 | 4.9%Wallace27 | 553 | ||
| D | 58.3%Johnson352 | 41.7%Goldwater252 | 0.0% | 604 | ||
| R | 43.3%Kennedy277 | 56.7%Nixon362 | 0.0% | 639 | ||
| R | 40.1%Stevenson256 | 59.9%Eisenhower383 | 0.0% | 639 | ||
| R | 29.6%Stevenson198 | 70.4%Eisenhower471 | 0.0% | 669 | ||
| R | 44.5%Truman295 | 53.1%Dewey352 | 2.4%Thurmond16 | 663 | ||
| R | 40.2%Roosevelt266 | 59.7%Dewey395 | 0.2%Thomas1 | 662 | ||
| R | 46.2%Roosevelt351 | 53.0%Willkie402 | 0.8%Thomas6 | 759 | ||
| D | 57.7%Roosevelt474 | 40.3%Landon331 | 1.9%Lemke16 | 821 | ||
| D | 51.4%Roosevelt469 | 46.4%Hoover423 | 2.2%Thomas20 | 912 | ||
| R | 35.4%Smith346 | 63.9%Hoover625 | 0.7%Thomas7 | 978 | ||
| O | 10.6%Davis118 | 37.9%Coolidge422 | 51.5%La Follette574 | 1,114 | ||
| R | 23.3%Cox381 | 72.6%Harding1,185 | 4.1%Debs67 | 1,633 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1920–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | −49.2% |
| 1924 | −27.3% |
| 1928 | −28.5% |
| 1932 | +5.0% |
| 1936 | +17.4% |
| 1940 | −6.7% |
| 1944 | −19.5% |
| 1948 | −8.6% |
| 1952 | −40.8% |
| 1956 | −19.9% |
| 1960 | −13.3% |
| 1964 | +16.6% |
| 1968 | −25.0% |
| 1972 | −34.2% |
| 1976 | −8.3% |
| 1980 | −37.2% |
| 1984 | −28.8% |
| 1988 | −24.3% |
| 1992 | −10.1% |
| 1996 | −32.0% |
| 2000 | −59.7% |
| 2004 | −53.1% |
| 2008 | −44.6% |
| 2012 | −50.3% |
| 2016 | −62.0% |
| 2020 | −66.8% |
| 2024 | −72.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 598 |
| 2018 | 590 |
| 2020 | 578 |
| 2022 | 579 |
| 2024 | 603 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Golden Valley's roughly 1,000 residents make it among the smallest counties in Montana by population, and its 2024 presidential margin of R+72.4 ranks it among the most lopsided in the state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 17.4 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 72.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 72.4 points.
A population of 899, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,333 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Idaho County and Judith Basin County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Golden Valley County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Golden Valley County, Montana voted Republican by 72.4 points (R+72.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 515 votes cast, 67 went Democratic and 440 went Republican.
When did Golden Valley County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Golden Valley County, Montana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Golden Valley County, Montana?
Golden Valley County, Montana has a population of 899 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Golden Valley County, Montana?
Median household income in Golden Valley County, Montana is $58,333 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Golden Valley County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Golden Valley County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 23 went Republican.