Montague, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Montague, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 64.2 pts more Rep. than Texas overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,951 | 67.5% | 36.8 pts (2,695 votes) | 7,330 | — | 15.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,910 | 74.8% | 50.2 pts (3,964 votes) | 7,897 | -13.1 pts | 27.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,245 | 78.6% | 58.5 pts (4,648 votes) | 7,950 | -8.8 pts | 47.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,549 | 84.5% | 70.1 pts (5,433 votes) | 7,751 | -11.6 pts | 54.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,526 | 87.5% | 77.2 pts (6,641 votes) | 8,604 | -8.1 pts | 69.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,615 | 87.7% | 76.6 pts (7,518 votes) | 9,819 | +1.5 pts | 71.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,825 | 88.5% | 77.6 pts (8,617 votes) | 11,101 | -0.7 pts | 64.2 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 | 19,166 | 38.2% of population |
| 2004 | 19,444 | 40.6% of population |
| 2008 | 19,882 | 40.0% of population |
| 2012 | 19,477 | 39.8% of population |
| 2016 | 19,390 | 44.4% of population |
| 2020 | 20,043 | 49.0% of population |
| 2024 | 21,890 | 50.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Montague shifted 40.7 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
Montague has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas'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 Montague voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Montague 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 Montague?
Montague's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 37.4 points (2,695 votes) out of 7,330 total votes cast.
Has Montague ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Montague has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Montague?
The widest margin on record for Montague was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 79.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Montague relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,101 votes were recorded in Montague against a total population of 21,890 (50.7% 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 Montague a presidential bellwether county?
Montague has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).