Richland, Montana — Presidential Election Results
Richland, Montana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 49.3 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 | 2,858 | 70.9% | 45.6 pts (1,840 votes) | 4,033 | — | 20.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,110 | 72.2% | 46.2 pts (1,990 votes) | 4,308 | +0.4 pts | 26.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,184 | 70.5% | 43.9 pts (1,981 votes) | 4,516 | +1.9 pts | 42.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,510 | 75.6% | 54.0 pts (2,508 votes) | 4,645 | -10.4 pts | 41.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,908 | 80.2% | 66.5 pts (3,237 votes) | 4,871 | -15.1 pts | 48.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,800 | 82.8% | 67.7 pts (3,925 votes) | 5,798 | +1.5 pts | 52.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,387 | 82.6% | 68.0 pts (3,609 votes) | 5,309 | -0.7 pts | 49.3 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 | 9,619 | 41.9% of population |
| 2004 | 9,096 | 47.4% of population |
| 2008 | 9,430 | 47.9% of population |
| 2012 | 10,780 | 43.1% of population |
| 2016 | 11,408 | 42.7% of population |
| 2020 | 11,534 | 50.3% of population |
| 2024 | 11,028 | 48.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Richland shifted 22.4 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
Richland 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 Richland voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Richland 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 Richland?
Richland's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 45.2 points (1,981 votes) out of 4,516 total votes cast.
Has Richland ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Richland has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Richland?
The widest margin on record for Richland was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 70.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Richland relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,309 votes were recorded in Richland against a total population of 11,028 (48.1% 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 Richland a presidential bellwether county?
Richland 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%).