Phillips, Montana — Presidential Election Results
Phillips, Montana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 43.4 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 | 1,727 | 77.5% | 58.5 pts (1,304 votes) | 2,228 | — | 33.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,677 | 77.3% | 56.3 pts (1,221 votes) | 2,170 | +3.4 pts | 36.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,423 | 64.0% | 35.3 pts (785 votes) | 2,224 | +19.2 pts | 35.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,688 | 75.8% | 54.6 pts (1,217 votes) | 2,228 | -18.3 pts | 42.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,723 | 79.4% | 64.7 pts (1,405 votes) | 2,171 | -12.5 pts | 46.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,936 | 81.3% | 63.8 pts (1,520 votes) | 2,382 | +4.2 pts | 47.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,753 | 80.1% | 62.5 pts (1,368 votes) | 2,189 | +0.6 pts | 43.4 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 | 4,568 | 48.8% of population |
| 2004 | 4,295 | 50.5% of population |
| 2008 | 4,182 | 53.2% of population |
| 2012 | 4,121 | 54.1% of population |
| 2016 | 4,113 | 52.8% of population |
| 2020 | 4,211 | 56.6% of population |
| 2024 | 4,214 | 51.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Phillips shifted 3.3 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
Phillips 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 Phillips voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Phillips 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 Phillips?
Phillips's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 38.1 points (785 votes) out of 2,224 total votes cast.
Has Phillips ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Phillips has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Phillips?
The widest margin on record for Phillips was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 68.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Phillips relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,189 votes were recorded in Phillips against a total population of 4,214 (51.9% 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 Phillips a presidential bellwether county?
Phillips 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%).