Sheridan County, Montana
AkashicSheridan County, MTTrumpR+42.5
2024 precinct map of Sheridan CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Sheridan 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% | 1,321 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 26.6% | 509 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 3.6% | 68 |
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6 precincts · 1,912 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 | 26.6%Harris509 | 69.1%Trump1,321 | 3.6%Kennedy68 | 1,912 | ||
| R | 28.3%Biden574 | 69.1%Trump1,403 | 2.6%Jorgensen53 | 2,030 | ||
| R | 26.0%Clinton477 | 67.6%Trump1,241 | 5.0%Johnson92 | 1,835 | ||
| R | 34.5%Obama665 | 62.6%Romney1,207 | 2.9%GRAY56 | 1,928 | ||
| R | 47.5%Obama953 | 49.2%McCain987 | 3.3%Paul66 | 2,006 | ||
| R | 41.5%Kerry846 | 56.9%Bush1,159 | 1.6%Nader33 | 2,038 | ||
| R | 35.7%Gore702 | 59.8%Bush1,176 | 3.2%Nader62 | 1,965 | ||
| D | 48.7%Clinton1,187 | 34.2%Dole832 | 16.8%Perot408 | 2,435 | ||
| D | 40.4%Clinton1,077 | 29.9%Bush795 | 29.4%Perot782 | 2,663 | ||
| R | 49.0%Dukakis1,354 | 50.0%Bush1,381 | 1.0%Paul28 | 2,763 | ||
| R | 37.8%Mondale1,087 | 61.6%Reagan1,774 | 0.6%Bergland18 | 2,879 | ||
| R | 32.8%Carter955 | 56.9%Reagan1,658 | 10.3%Anderson299 | 2,912 | ||
| D | 57.5%Carter1,560 | 41.0%Ford1,114 | 1.5%Anderson40 | 2,714 | ||
| R | 43.1%McGovern1,197 | 54.0%Nixon1,500 | 3.0%Schmitz83 | 2,780 | ||
| D | 49.5%Humphrey1,275 | 45.8%Nixon1,180 | 4.7%Wallace121 | 2,576 | ||
| D | 69.2%Johnson1,905 | 30.4%Goldwater837 | 0.4%Hass12 | 2,754 | ||
| D | 56.2%Kennedy1,549 | 43.4%Nixon1,196 | 0.3%Byrd9 | 2,754 | ||
| D | 61.7%Stevenson1,857 | 38.3%Eisenhower1,153 | 0.0% | 3,010 | ||
| D | 49.7%Stevenson1,347 | 49.4%Eisenhower1,339 | 0.9%Hallinan25 | 2,711 | ||
| D | 61.8%Truman1,515 | 28.5%Dewey699 | 9.7%Thurmond239 | 2,453 | ||
| D | 67.2%Roosevelt1,713 | 31.0%Dewey791 | 1.7%Thomas44 | 2,548 | ||
| D | 69.1%Roosevelt2,108 | 29.2%Willkie892 | 1.7%Thomas52 | 3,052 | ||
| D | 79.0%Roosevelt2,503 | 16.2%Landon513 | 4.8%Lemke152 | 3,168 | ||
| D | 44.7%Roosevelt1,450 | 22.8%Hoover739 | 32.6%Thomas1,057 | 3,246 | ||
| R | 40.1%Smith1,190 | 54.7%Hoover1,624 | 5.3%Thomas157 | 2,971 | ||
| O | 6.9%Davis176 | 35.3%Coolidge905 | 57.8%La Follette1,481 | 2,562 | ||
| R | 24.4%Cox610 | 53.5%Harding1,335 | 22.1%Debs552 | 2,497 | ||
| D | 60.9%Wilson3,264 | 32.1%Hughes1,724 | 7.0%Benson375 | 5,363 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1916–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | +28.7% |
| 1920 | −29.0% |
| 1924 | −28.5% |
| 1928 | −14.6% |
| 1932 | +21.9% |
| 1936 | +62.8% |
| 1940 | +39.8% |
| 1944 | +36.2% |
| 1948 | +33.3% |
| 1952 | +0.3% |
| 1956 | +23.4% |
| 1960 | +12.8% |
| 1964 | +38.8% |
| 1968 | +3.7% |
| 1972 | −10.9% |
| 1976 | +16.4% |
| 1980 | −24.1% |
| 1984 | −23.9% |
| 1988 | −1.0% |
| 1992 | +10.6% |
| 1996 | +14.6% |
| 2000 | −24.1% |
| 2004 | −15.4% |
| 2008 | −1.7% |
| 2012 | −28.1% |
| 2016 | −41.6% |
| 2020 | −40.8% |
| 2024 | −42.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,422 |
| 2018 | 2,449 |
| 2020 | 2,507 |
| 2022 | 2,494 |
| 2024 | 2,478 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Sheridan County sits in Montana's northeastern corner along the North Dakota border, where a sparse, agriculture-dependent population has delivered Republican presidential margins exceeding 40 points in recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 62.8 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 42.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 42.5 points.
A population of 3,669, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $70,147 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of White County and Dickinson County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Sheridan County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Sheridan County, Montana voted Republican by 42.5 points (R+42.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,912 votes cast, 509 went Democratic and 1,321 went Republican.
When did Sheridan County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Sheridan County, Montana voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Sheridan County, Montana?
Sheridan County, Montana has a population of 3,669 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Sheridan County, Montana?
Median household income in Sheridan County, Montana is $70,147 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Sheridan County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Sheridan County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.