Granite, Montana — Presidential Election Results
Granite, Montana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.7 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 | 1,181 | 74.3% | 55.7 pts (886 votes) | 1,590 | — | 32.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,144 | 71.3% | 46.1 pts (740 votes) | 1,605 | +12.2 pts | 26.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,013 | 59.0% | 24.0 pts (412 votes) | 1,718 | +22.3 pts | 23.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,107 | 64.9% | 33.7 pts (574 votes) | 1,705 | -9.5 pts | 20.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,192 | 67.1% | 40.5 pts (720 votes) | 1,777 | -8.3 pts | 21.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,419 | 67.5% | 37.2 pts (781 votes) | 2,102 | +5.3 pts | 21.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,537 | 70.6% | 44.0 pts (958 votes) | 2,176 | -7.3 pts | 24.7 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 | 2,849 | 55.8% of population |
| 2004 | 2,943 | 54.5% of population |
| 2008 | 3,031 | 56.7% of population |
| 2012 | 3,042 | 56.0% of population |
| 2016 | 3,286 | 54.1% of population |
| 2020 | 3,306 | 63.6% of population |
| 2024 | 3,602 | 60.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Granite shifted 14.8 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
Granite 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 Granite voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Granite 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 Granite?
Granite's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 25.5 points (412 votes) out of 1,718 total votes cast.
Has Granite ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Granite has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Granite?
The widest margin on record for Granite was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 60.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Granite relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,176 votes were recorded in Granite against a total population of 3,602 (60.4% 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 Granite a presidential bellwether county?
Granite 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%).