Glacier, Montana — Presidential Election Results
Glacier, Montana has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.0 pts more Dem. 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,211 | 53.6% | 12.2 pts (502 votes) | 4,124 | — | 40.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,641 | 57.9% | 17.8 pts (813 votes) | 4,562 | +5.4 pts | 39.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,423 | 68.9% | 39.7 pts (1,972 votes) | 4,971 | +22.3 pts | 42.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,924 | 65.7% | 33.9 pts (1,509 votes) | 4,452 | -5.7 pts | 48.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 3,121 | 61.5% | 29.6 pts (1,501 votes) | 5,075 | -3.1 pts | 53.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 3,610 | 64.3% | 30.7 pts (1,726 votes) | 5,617 | -0.2 pts | 48.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 2,933 | 57.8% | 19.6 pts (994 votes) | 5,078 | -11.0 pts | 41.0 pts more Dem. |
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 | 13,183 | 31.3% of population |
| 2004 | 13,388 | 34.1% of population |
| 2008 | 13,109 | 37.9% of population |
| 2012 | 13,667 | 32.6% of population |
| 2016 | 13,711 | 37.0% of population |
| 2020 | 13,744 | 40.9% of population |
| 2024 | 13,503 | 37.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Glacier shifted 7.6 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
Glacier has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Montana's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Glacier voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Glacier has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Glacier?
Glacier's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 12.8 points (502 votes) out of 4,124 total votes cast.
Has Glacier ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Glacier has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Glacier?
The widest margin on record for Glacier was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 40.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Glacier relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,078 votes were recorded in Glacier against a total population of 13,503 (37.6% 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 Glacier a presidential bellwether county?
Glacier has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Montana's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).