Beaverhead, Montana — Presidential Election Results
Beaverhead, Montana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.3 pts more Rep. than Montana overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Montana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,113 | 74.2% | 55.1 pts (2,314 votes) | 4,196 | — | 31.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,067 | 72.3% | 46.3 pts (1,964 votes) | 4,242 | +12.1 pts | 26.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,008 | 63.2% | 29.2 pts (1,391 votes) | 4,763 | +17.0 pts | 27.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,289 | 68.3% | 39.9 pts (1,918 votes) | 4,812 | -11.1 pts | 27.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,353 | 69.1% | 45.6 pts (2,210 votes) | 4,849 | -8.0 pts | 26.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,923 | 69.3% | 40.9 pts (2,315 votes) | 5,661 | +7.3 pts | 25.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,058 | 70.0% | 43.4 pts (2,515 votes) | 5,794 | -3.0 pts | 24.3 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 | 9,204 | 45.6% of population |
| 2004 | 8,908 | 47.6% of population |
| 2008 | 9,166 | 52.0% of population |
| 2012 | 9,359 | 51.4% of population |
| 2016 | 9,463 | 51.2% of population |
| 2020 | 9,377 | 60.4% of population |
| 2024 | 10,006 | 57.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Beaverhead shifted 14.2 points toward the Democratic 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
Beaverhead has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Montana'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 Beaverhead voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Beaverhead 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 Beaverhead?
Beaverhead's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 30.1 points (1,391 votes) out of 4,763 total votes cast.
Has Beaverhead ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Beaverhead has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Beaverhead?
The widest margin on record for Beaverhead was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 59.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Beaverhead relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,794 votes were recorded in Beaverhead against a total population of 10,006 (57.9% 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 Beaverhead a presidential bellwether county?
Beaverhead has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Montana's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).