Silver Bow, Montana — Presidential Election Results
Silver Bow, Montana has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 27.9 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 8,967 | 53.7% | 16.0 pts (2,668 votes) | 16,703 | — | 44.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 9,307 | 57.9% | 18.2 pts (2,926 votes) | 16,084 | +1.2 pts | 39.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,676 | 68.8% | 40.4 pts (6,858 votes) | 16,969 | +22.9 pts | 44.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 10,857 | 64.8% | 32.4 pts (5,427 votes) | 16,756 | -8.3 pts | 47.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 8,619 | 52.4% | 13.6 pts (2,243 votes) | 16,452 | -18.4 pts | 37.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 10,392 | 55.7% | 14.2 pts (2,647 votes) | 18,658 | -0.4 pts | 31.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 9,386 | 51.5% | 7.0 pts (1,276 votes) | 18,226 | -7.3 pts | 27.9 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 | 34,571 | 48.3% of population |
| 2004 | 33,416 | 48.1% of population |
| 2008 | 33,812 | 50.2% of population |
| 2012 | 34,474 | 48.6% of population |
| 2016 | 34,696 | 47.4% of population |
| 2020 | 35,210 | 53.0% of population |
| 2024 | 36,134 | 50.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Silver Bow shifted 10.2 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
Silver Bow has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Montana's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Silver Bow voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Silver Bow has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Silver Bow?
Silver Bow's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 7.3 points (1,276 votes) out of 18,226 total votes cast.
Has Silver Bow ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Silver Bow has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Silver Bow?
The widest margin on record for Silver Bow was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 41.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Silver Bow relative to its population?
In 2024, 18,226 votes were recorded in Silver Bow against a total population of 36,134 (50.4% 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 Silver Bow a presidential bellwether county?
Silver Bow has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Montana's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).