Park, Montana — Presidential Election Results
Park, Montana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 12.6 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,523 | 61.1% | 32.0 pts (2,369 votes) | 7,406 | — | 8.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,771 | 58.1% | 19.1 pts (1,572 votes) | 8,217 | +15.8 pts | 1.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,376 | 44.6% | 2.1 pts (203 votes) | 9,815 | +17.3 pts | 0.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,709 | 53.7% | 10.6 pts (926 votes) | 8,768 | -8.5 pts | 3.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,980 | 53.2% | 14.8 pts (1,385 votes) | 9,359 | -5.2 pts | 6.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,025 | 52.1% | 6.4 pts (745 votes) | 11,566 | +9.6 pts | 10.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,128 | 52.3% | 7.7 pts (904 votes) | 11,717 | -1.4 pts | 12.6 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 | 15,710 | 47.1% of population |
| 2004 | 15,509 | 53.0% of population |
| 2008 | 15,896 | 61.7% of population |
| 2012 | 15,591 | 56.2% of population |
| 2016 | 16,115 | 58.1% of population |
| 2020 | 17,229 | 67.1% of population |
| 2024 | 18,074 | 64.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Park shifted 27.5 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
Park 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 Park voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Park 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 Park?
Park's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 2.4 points (203 votes) out of 9,815 total votes cast.
Has Park ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Park has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Park?
The widest margin on record for Park was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 35.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Park relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,717 votes were recorded in Park against a total population of 18,074 (64.8% 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 Park a presidential bellwether county?
Park 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%).