Montgomery, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Montgomery, Arkansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 33.1 pts more Rep. than Arkansas overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,128 | 56.9% | 18.5 pts (690 votes) | 3,739 | — | 13.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,367 | 59.8% | 21.3 pts (843 votes) | 3,958 | -2.3 pts | 11.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,365 | 65.3% | 35.1 pts (1,273 votes) | 3,622 | -15.2 pts | 16.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,369 | 69.6% | 42.6 pts (1,449 votes) | 3,404 | -7.2 pts | 19.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,643 | 74.3% | 53.2 pts (1,895 votes) | 3,559 | -11.8 pts | 27.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,046 | 78.6% | 59.8 pts (2,315 votes) | 3,873 | -5.4 pts | 32.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,987 | 80.6% | 63.2 pts (2,342 votes) | 3,707 | -3.2 pts | 33.1 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,263 | 40.4% of population |
| 2004 | 9,334 | 42.4% of population |
| 2008 | 9,573 | 37.8% of population |
| 2012 | 9,340 | 36.4% of population |
| 2016 | 8,936 | 39.8% of population |
| 2020 | 8,484 | 45.7% of population |
| 2024 | 8,510 | 43.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Montgomery shifted 45.1 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Montgomery has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Montgomery voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Montgomery has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Montgomery?
Montgomery's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 19.3 points (690 votes) out of 3,739 total votes cast.
Has Montgomery ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Montgomery has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Montgomery?
The widest margin on record for Montgomery was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 64.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Montgomery relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,707 votes were recorded in Montgomery against a total population of 8,510 (43.6% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Montgomery a presidential bellwether county?
Montgomery has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).