Musselshell, Montana — Presidential Election Results
Musselshell, Montana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 52.5 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 | 1,582 | 71.7% | 48.5 pts (1,070 votes) | 2,207 | — | 23.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,663 | 74.0% | 50.1 pts (1,125 votes) | 2,247 | -0.0 pts | 30.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,581 | 68.6% | 41.0 pts (945 votes) | 2,306 | +8.5 pts | 40.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,833 | 76.2% | 55.7 pts (1,341 votes) | 2,407 | -15.1 pts | 43.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,967 | 80.6% | 67.0 pts (1,635 votes) | 2,441 | -13.4 pts | 48.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,423 | 84.1% | 69.8 pts (2,010 votes) | 2,881 | +0.2 pts | 54.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,550 | 84.7% | 71.5 pts (2,154 votes) | 3,012 | -2.2 pts | 52.5 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 | 4,471 | 49.4% of population |
| 2004 | 4,370 | 51.4% of population |
| 2008 | 4,423 | 52.1% of population |
| 2012 | 4,692 | 51.3% of population |
| 2016 | 4,646 | 52.5% of population |
| 2020 | 4,749 | 60.7% of population |
| 2024 | 5,452 | 55.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Musselshell shifted 22.0 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
Musselshell 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 Musselshell voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Musselshell 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 Musselshell?
Musselshell's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 42.6 points (945 votes) out of 2,306 total votes cast.
Has Musselshell ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Musselshell has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Musselshell?
The widest margin on record for Musselshell was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 73.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Musselshell relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,012 votes were recorded in Musselshell against a total population of 5,452 (55.2% 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 Musselshell a presidential bellwether county?
Musselshell 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%).