Montgomery, Pennsylvania — Presidential Election Results
Montgomery, Pennsylvania has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.8 pts more Dem. than Pennsylvania overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 177,990 | 53.5% | 9.7 pts (32,367 votes) | 332,422 | — | 5.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 222,048 | 55.6% | 11.6 pts (46,307 votes) | 399,591 | +1.6 pts | 9.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 253,393 | 60.0% | 20.8 pts (87,841 votes) | 422,411 | +9.3 pts | 10.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 233,356 | 56.6% | 14.3 pts (58,975 votes) | 412,200 | -6.5 pts | 9.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 256,082 | 58.9% | 21.5 pts (93,351 votes) | 434,687 | +7.8 pts | 23.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 319,511 | 62.6% | 26.3 pts (134,051 votes) | 510,157 | +4.3 pts | 25.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 317,103 | 60.9% | 22.8 pts (118,792 votes) | 520,906 | -3.5 pts | 24.8 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 | 751,335 | 44.2% of population |
| 2004 | 776,493 | 51.5% of population |
| 2008 | 789,250 | 53.5% of population |
| 2012 | 808,672 | 51.0% of population |
| 2016 | 819,791 | 53.0% of population |
| 2020 | 856,900 | 59.5% of population |
| 2024 | 879,190 | 59.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Montgomery shifted 13.0 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
Montgomery has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Pennsylvania's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Montgomery voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
Montgomery's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 10.0 points (32,367 votes) out of 332,422 total votes cast.
Has Montgomery ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Montgomery has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Montgomery?
The widest margin on record for Montgomery was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 26.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Montgomery relative to its population?
In 2024, 520,906 votes were recorded in Montgomery against a total population of 879,190 (59.2% 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 Montgomery a presidential bellwether county?
Montgomery has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Pennsylvania's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).