Sanders County, Montana
AkashicSanders County, MTTrumpR+55.1
2024 precinct map of Sanders CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Sanders 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 | 76.2% | 6,150 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 21.1% | 1,705 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 1.7% | 136 |
Harris +50Trump +50
9 precincts · 8,069 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1908–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 21.1%Harris1,705 | 76.2%Trump6,150 | 1.7%Kennedy136 | 8,069 | ||
| R | 23.9%Biden1,820 | 74.3%Trump5,660 | 1.9%Jorgensen142 | 7,622 | ||
| R | 20.5%Clinton1,218 | 72.0%Trump4,286 | 5.0%Johnson299 | 5,953 | ||
| R | 29.1%Obama1,720 | 67.4%Romney3,980 | 3.4%GRAY201 | 5,901 | ||
| R | 33.7%Obama1,970 | 60.9%McCain3,563 | 5.4%Paul316 | 5,849 | ||
| R | 29.1%Kerry1,502 | 67.2%Bush3,461 | 3.7%Nader190 | 5,153 | ||
| R | 24.7%Gore1,165 | 66.6%Bush3,144 | 6.5%Nader305 | 4,721 | ||
| R | 33.7%Clinton1,573 | 43.8%Dole2,043 | 21.2%Perot990 | 4,661 | ||
| D | 37.5%Clinton1,689 | 30.2%Bush1,361 | 30.6%Perot1,378 | 4,506 | ||
| R | 46.6%Dukakis1,959 | 51.2%Bush2,152 | 2.1%Paul89 | 4,200 | ||
| R | 39.3%Mondale1,654 | 58.7%Reagan2,467 | 2.0%Bergland83 | 4,204 | ||
| R | 34.9%Carter1,395 | 54.9%Reagan2,194 | 10.3%Anderson410 | 3,999 | ||
| R | 48.2%Carter1,725 | 48.6%Ford1,738 | 3.2%Anderson113 | 3,576 | ||
| R | 36.8%McGovern1,197 | 54.7%Nixon1,779 | 8.5%Schmitz275 | 3,251 | ||
| R | 41.5%Humphrey1,242 | 48.7%Nixon1,459 | 9.8%Wallace295 | 2,996 | ||
| D | 60.9%Johnson1,836 | 38.6%Goldwater1,163 | 0.5%Hass14 | 3,013 | ||
| R | 49.2%Kennedy1,469 | 50.2%Nixon1,497 | 0.6%Byrd18 | 2,984 | ||
| R | 47.9%Stevenson1,519 | 52.1%Eisenhower1,649 | 0.0% | 3,168 | ||
| R | 42.6%Stevenson1,311 | 56.0%Eisenhower1,724 | 1.4%Hallinan43 | 3,078 | ||
| D | 51.5%Truman1,425 | 43.0%Dewey1,191 | 5.5%Thurmond151 | 2,767 | ||
| D | 52.0%Roosevelt1,184 | 47.0%Dewey1,070 | 1.1%Thomas24 | 2,278 | ||
| D | 58.5%Roosevelt1,634 | 38.9%Willkie1,088 | 2.6%Thomas72 | 2,794 | ||
| D | 65.4%Roosevelt1,788 | 26.3%Landon718 | 8.4%Lemke229 | 2,735 | ||
| D | 60.6%Roosevelt1,577 | 29.2%Hoover760 | 10.1%Thomas264 | 2,601 | ||
| R | 41.0%Smith873 | 53.7%Hoover1,142 | 5.3%Thomas113 | 2,128 | ||
| O | 9.2%Davis188 | 28.7%Coolidge588 | 62.2%La Follette1,276 | 2,052 | ||
| R | 36.9%Cox741 | 51.5%Harding1,035 | 11.6%Debs234 | 2,010 | ||
| D | 55.4%Wilson1,178 | 37.3%Hughes793 | 7.2%Benson154 | 2,125 | ||
| O | 34.3%Wilson414 | 21.3%Taft257 | 44.4%Roosevelt536 | 1,207 | ||
| R | 37.8%Bryan325 | 55.0%Taft473 | 7.2%Debs62 | 860 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | −17.2% |
| 1912 | +13.0% |
| 1916 | +18.1% |
| 1920 | −14.6% |
| 1924 | −19.5% |
| 1928 | −12.6% |
| 1932 | +31.4% |
| 1936 | +39.1% |
| 1940 | +19.5% |
| 1944 | +5.0% |
| 1948 | +8.5% |
| 1952 | −13.4% |
| 1956 | −4.1% |
| 1960 | −0.9% |
| 1964 | +22.3% |
| 1968 | −7.2% |
| 1972 | −17.9% |
| 1976 | −0.4% |
| 1980 | −20.0% |
| 1984 | −19.3% |
| 1988 | −4.6% |
| 1992 | +7.3% |
| 1996 | −10.1% |
| 2000 | −41.9% |
| 2004 | −38.0% |
| 2008 | −27.2% |
| 2012 | −38.3% |
| 2016 | −51.5% |
| 2020 | −50.4% |
| 2024 | −55.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8,290 |
| 2018 | 8,600 |
| 2020 | 9,170 |
| 2022 | 10,041 |
| 2024 | 10,886 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Sanders County's 2024 presidential margin of R+55.1 places it among Montana's most heavily one-sided jurisdictions, a pattern consistent with its sparse, rural character and a population just above 10,000 spread across the Cabinet Mountains and Clark Fork corridor.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 39.1 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 55.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 55.1 points.
A population of 13,285, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,476 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Benewah County and Crook County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Sanders County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Sanders County, Montana voted Republican by 55.1 points (R+55.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,069 votes cast, 1,705 went Democratic and 6,150 went Republican.
When did Sanders County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Sanders County, Montana voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Sanders County, Montana?
Sanders County, Montana has a population of 13,285 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Sanders County, Montana?
Median household income in Sanders County, Montana is $57,476 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Sanders County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Sanders County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 8 went Democratic and 20 went Republican.