McCone, Montana — Presidential Election Results
McCone, Montana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 55.1 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 | 827 | 72.4% | 49.0 pts (560 votes) | 1,142 | — | 23.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 791 | 69.6% | 41.4 pts (471 votes) | 1,137 | +8.8 pts | 21.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 726 | 65.6% | 36.6 pts (405 votes) | 1,106 | +3.7 pts | 36.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 745 | 75.0% | 52.6 pts (522 votes) | 993 | -15.2 pts | 39.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 862 | 81.3% | 66.8 pts (708 votes) | 1,060 | -15.8 pts | 47.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 956 | 84.8% | 71.0 pts (801 votes) | 1,128 | -2.4 pts | 55.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 931 | 86.0% | 74.1 pts (802 votes) | 1,082 | -3.6 pts | 55.1 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 | 1,960 | 58.3% of population |
| 2004 | 1,781 | 63.8% of population |
| 2008 | 1,720 | 64.3% of population |
| 2012 | 1,701 | 58.4% of population |
| 2016 | 1,732 | 61.2% of population |
| 2020 | 1,729 | 65.2% of population |
| 2024 | 1,717 | 63.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McCone shifted 24.5 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
McCone 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 McCone voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McCone 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 McCone?
McCone's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 38.7 points (405 votes) out of 1,106 total votes cast.
Has McCone ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- McCone has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McCone?
The widest margin on record for McCone was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 75.7 points.
How many votes were cast in McCone relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,082 votes were recorded in McCone against a total population of 1,717 (63.0% 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 McCone a presidential bellwether county?
McCone 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%).