Phillips County, Montana
AkashicPhillips County, MTTrumpR+62.5
2024 precinct map of Phillips CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Phillips 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 | 80.1% | 1,753 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.6% | 385 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 1.7% | 38 |
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4 precincts · 2,189 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1916–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 17.6%Harris385 | 80.1%Trump1,753 | 1.7%Kennedy38 | 2,189 | ||
| R | 17.5%Biden416 | 81.3%Trump1,936 | 1.3%Jorgensen30 | 2,382 | ||
| R | 14.6%Clinton318 | 79.4%Trump1,723 | 4.6%Johnson99 | 2,171 | ||
| R | 21.1%Obama471 | 75.8%Romney1,688 | 3.1%GRAY69 | 2,228 | ||
| R | 30.1%Obama638 | 67.0%McCain1,423 | 2.9%Paul62 | 2,123 | ||
| R | 21.0%Kerry456 | 77.3%Bush1,677 | 1.7%Nader37 | 2,170 | ||
| R | 19.0%Gore423 | 77.5%Bush1,727 | 2.0%Nader44 | 2,228 | ||
| R | 28.1%Clinton705 | 55.4%Dole1,392 | 16.0%Perot401 | 2,511 | ||
| R | 24.2%Clinton634 | 39.1%Bush1,026 | 36.2%Perot949 | 2,625 | ||
| R | 37.3%Dukakis905 | 60.3%Bush1,462 | 2.4%Paul59 | 2,426 | ||
| R | 28.6%Mondale787 | 70.4%Reagan1,934 | 1.0%Bergland28 | 2,749 | ||
| R | 28.1%Carter745 | 64.9%Reagan1,723 | 7.0%Anderson185 | 2,653 | ||
| R | 44.9%Carter1,117 | 54.2%Ford1,347 | 0.9%Anderson22 | 2,486 | ||
| R | 32.4%McGovern828 | 64.9%Nixon1,659 | 2.7%Schmitz70 | 2,557 | ||
| R | 41.8%Humphrey1,100 | 51.4%Nixon1,353 | 6.8%Wallace179 | 2,632 | ||
| D | 56.4%Johnson1,612 | 43.5%Goldwater1,242 | 0.1%Hass3 | 2,857 | ||
| R | 49.7%Kennedy1,455 | 49.8%Nixon1,457 | 0.4%Byrd13 | 2,925 | ||
| R | 47.1%Stevenson1,427 | 52.9%Eisenhower1,605 | 0.0% | 3,032 | ||
| R | 40.6%Stevenson1,224 | 58.7%Eisenhower1,771 | 0.7%Hallinan22 | 3,017 | ||
| D | 58.6%Truman1,506 | 37.5%Dewey964 | 3.9%Thurmond99 | 2,569 | ||
| D | 56.4%Roosevelt1,435 | 42.8%Dewey1,089 | 0.7%Thomas19 | 2,543 | ||
| D | 66.1%Roosevelt2,225 | 33.0%Willkie1,110 | 0.9%Thomas31 | 3,366 | ||
| D | 73.1%Roosevelt2,555 | 24.3%Landon850 | 2.5%Lemke89 | 3,494 | ||
| D | 61.8%Roosevelt2,054 | 33.9%Hoover1,127 | 4.3%Thomas143 | 3,324 | ||
| R | 40.1%Smith1,135 | 59.1%Hoover1,671 | 0.8%Thomas22 | 2,828 | ||
| R | 17.9%Davis473 | 46.7%Coolidge1,236 | 35.4%La Follette938 | 2,647 | ||
| R | 25.7%Cox648 | 67.1%Harding1,693 | 7.2%Debs181 | 2,522 | ||
| D | 53.2%Wilson1,252 | 42.4%Hughes999 | 4.4%Benson104 | 2,355 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1916–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | +10.7% |
| 1920 | −41.4% |
| 1924 | −28.8% |
| 1928 | −19.0% |
| 1932 | +27.9% |
| 1936 | +48.8% |
| 1940 | +33.1% |
| 1944 | +13.6% |
| 1948 | +21.1% |
| 1952 | −18.1% |
| 1956 | −5.9% |
| 1960 | −0.1% |
| 1964 | +13.0% |
| 1968 | −9.6% |
| 1972 | −32.5% |
| 1976 | −9.3% |
| 1980 | −36.9% |
| 1984 | −41.7% |
| 1988 | −23.0% |
| 1992 | −14.9% |
| 1996 | −27.4% |
| 2000 | −58.5% |
| 2004 | −56.3% |
| 2008 | −37.0% |
| 2012 | −54.6% |
| 2016 | −64.7% |
| 2020 | −63.8% |
| 2024 | −62.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,749 |
| 2018 | 2,748 |
| 2020 | 2,861 |
| 2022 | 2,677 |
| 2024 | 2,761 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Phillips County's vast Hi-Line rangelands and a population under 5,000 produce some of the most consistent Republican margins in the state, with the 2024 presidential race decided by more than 62 points.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 48.8 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 64.7 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.3 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 62.5 points.
A population of 4,221, a 81% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $53,417 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lincoln County and Judith Basin County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Phillips County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Phillips County, Montana voted Republican by 62.5 points (R+62.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,189 votes cast, 385 went Democratic and 1,753 went Republican.
When did Phillips County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Phillips County, Montana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Phillips County, Montana?
Phillips County, Montana has a population of 4,221 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Phillips County, Montana?
Median household income in Phillips County, Montana is $53,417 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Phillips County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Phillips County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 21 went Republican.