Pondera County, Montana
AkashicPondera County, MTTrumpR+41.7
2024 precinct map of Pondera CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Pondera 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 | 69.1% | 1,972 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.4% | 782 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 2.3% | 66 |
Harris +50Trump +50
8 precincts · 2,852 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 | 27.4%Harris782 | 69.1%Trump1,972 | 2.3%Kennedy66 | 2,852 | ||
| R | 30.2%Biden903 | 67.8%Trump2,031 | 2.0%Jorgensen61 | 2,995 | ||
| R | 27.1%Clinton738 | 66.1%Trump1,799 | 5.0%Johnson135 | 2,723 | ||
| R | 35.9%Obama975 | 61.5%Romney1,673 | 2.6%GRAY71 | 2,719 | ||
| R | 42.4%Obama1,223 | 55.0%McCain1,588 | 2.6%Paul74 | 2,885 | ||
| R | 33.4%Kerry956 | 64.8%Bush1,853 | 1.8%Nader51 | 2,860 | ||
| R | 27.3%Gore792 | 67.3%Bush1,948 | 3.3%Nader96 | 2,896 | ||
| R | 37.9%Clinton1,123 | 48.5%Dole1,438 | 12.9%Perot383 | 2,963 | ||
| R | 33.0%Clinton1,046 | 39.6%Bush1,252 | 27.0%Perot855 | 3,165 | ||
| R | 40.0%Dukakis1,245 | 57.6%Bush1,795 | 2.4%Paul74 | 3,114 | ||
| R | 31.3%Mondale1,039 | 67.5%Reagan2,239 | 1.1%Bergland38 | 3,316 | ||
| R | 26.1%Carter897 | 66.1%Reagan2,270 | 7.7%Anderson265 | 3,432 | ||
| R | 44.9%Carter1,413 | 52.9%Ford1,666 | 2.3%Anderson71 | 3,150 | ||
| R | 36.9%McGovern1,215 | 57.4%Nixon1,890 | 5.7%Schmitz187 | 3,292 | ||
| R | 39.8%Humphrey1,149 | 53.0%Nixon1,530 | 7.2%Wallace209 | 2,888 | ||
| D | 61.1%Johnson1,759 | 38.6%Goldwater1,110 | 0.3%Hass8 | 2,877 | ||
| D | 53.2%Kennedy1,653 | 46.8%Nixon1,452 | 0.0% | 3,105 | ||
| R | 46.6%Stevenson1,438 | 53.4%Eisenhower1,651 | 0.0% | 3,089 | ||
| R | 41.6%Stevenson1,246 | 57.5%Eisenhower1,719 | 0.9%Hallinan27 | 2,992 | ||
| D | 61.0%Truman1,555 | 35.4%Dewey902 | 3.6%Thurmond93 | 2,550 | ||
| D | 61.3%Roosevelt1,448 | 37.7%Dewey890 | 1.0%Thomas23 | 2,361 | ||
| D | 63.7%Roosevelt1,899 | 34.8%Willkie1,038 | 1.4%Thomas43 | 2,980 | ||
| D | 75.4%Roosevelt2,213 | 22.4%Landon658 | 2.1%Lemke63 | 2,934 | ||
| D | 62.8%Roosevelt1,805 | 32.3%Hoover930 | 4.9%Thomas140 | 2,875 | ||
| R | 41.3%Smith944 | 58.0%Hoover1,324 | 0.7%Thomas15 | 2,283 | ||
| O | 20.4%Davis414 | 37.7%Coolidge764 | 41.9%La Follette850 | 2,028 | ||
| R | 33.7%Cox893 | 62.5%Harding1,654 | 3.8%Debs100 | 2,647 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1920–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | −28.7% |
| 1924 | −17.3% |
| 1928 | −16.6% |
| 1932 | +30.4% |
| 1936 | +53.0% |
| 1940 | +28.9% |
| 1944 | +23.6% |
| 1948 | +25.6% |
| 1952 | −15.8% |
| 1956 | −6.9% |
| 1960 | +6.5% |
| 1964 | +22.6% |
| 1968 | −13.2% |
| 1972 | −20.5% |
| 1976 | −8.0% |
| 1980 | −40.0% |
| 1984 | −36.2% |
| 1988 | −17.7% |
| 1992 | −6.5% |
| 1996 | −10.6% |
| 2000 | −39.9% |
| 2004 | −31.4% |
| 2008 | −12.7% |
| 2012 | −25.7% |
| 2016 | −39.0% |
| 2020 | −37.7% |
| 2024 | −41.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,529 |
| 2018 | 3,637 |
| 2020 | 3,815 |
| 2022 | 3,772 |
| 2024 | 3,805 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Pondera's sparse, agriculture-driven economy and small population make it one of Montana's most lopsided presidential counties, delivering R+41.7 in 2024 against a backdrop of wheat farms and cattle range bordering the Blackfeet Reservation.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 53.0 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 41.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 41.7 points.
A population of 6,035, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,338 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Teton County and Yellowstone County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Pondera County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Pondera County, Montana voted Republican by 41.7 points (R+41.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,852 votes cast, 782 went Democratic and 1,972 went Republican.
When did Pondera County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Pondera County, Montana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Pondera County, Montana?
Pondera County, Montana has a population of 6,035 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Pondera County, Montana?
Median household income in Pondera County, Montana is $52,338 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Pondera County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Pondera County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.