Ravalli, Montana — Presidential Election Results
Ravalli, Montana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 21.1 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 | 11,241 | 65.2% | 39.4 pts (6,790 votes) | 17,238 | — | 16.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,279 | 66.8% | 35.9 pts (7,135 votes) | 19,866 | +6.5 pts | 15.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 13,002 | 58.8% | 20.8 pts (4,602 votes) | 22,101 | +15.2 pts | 19.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 14,307 | 64.4% | 31.6 pts (7,022 votes) | 22,206 | -11.0 pts | 18.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,810 | 65.7% | 38.1 pts (8,587 votes) | 22,556 | -8.3 pts | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 19,114 | 67.1% | 36.3 pts (10,351 votes) | 28,507 | +3.7 pts | 20.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,617 | 68.9% | 40.6 pts (12,132 votes) | 29,904 | -4.6 pts | 21.1 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 | 36,301 | 47.5% of population |
| 2004 | 38,739 | 51.3% of population |
| 2008 | 40,223 | 54.9% of population |
| 2012 | 40,576 | 54.7% of population |
| 2016 | 41,918 | 53.8% of population |
| 2020 | 44,417 | 64.2% of population |
| 2024 | 48,187 | 62.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ravalli shifted 1.6 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
Ravalli 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 Ravalli voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ravalli 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 Ravalli?
Ravalli's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 21.5 points (4,602 votes) out of 22,101 total votes cast.
Has Ravalli ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ravalli has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ravalli?
The widest margin on record for Ravalli was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 43.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Ravalli relative to its population?
In 2024, 29,904 votes were recorded in Ravalli against a total population of 48,187 (62.1% 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 Ravalli a presidential bellwether county?
Ravalli 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%).