Montana State House District 96
Competitive — shifted 11.2pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 13K residents
Montana State House District 96 is a state house district that has a population of 13,101. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+1.1. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.9% | 47.9% | D+1.1 | R+11.2 |
| 2020* | 54.6% | 42.3% | D+12.3 | D+22.8 |
| 2016* | 40.6% | 51.0% | R+10.5 | R+28.3 |
| 2012* | 57.3% | 39.5% | D+17.8 | D+13.2 |
| 2008* | 51.1% | 46.4% | D+4.6 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines MT-HD-96?
MT-HD-96 has been won by both parties in the last 5 presidential elections (4D, 1R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- The 2024 election was decided by just 1.1 points — razor-thin
- Swung 11.2 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2016
Who Lives Here
| Group | MT-HD-96 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 86.1% | 83.6% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.7% | 4.9% | 4.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 4.0% | 4.6% | 19.3% |
Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
Black / African American | 0.4% | 0.5% | 12.2% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | <0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Montana State House District 96? 13,101 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in MT-HD-96
How competitive is MT-HD-96?
Other Montana State House Districts
99 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| MT-HD-91 | D+62.5 |
| MT-HD-100 | D+57.4 |
| MT-HD-95 | D+42.6 |
| MT-HD-90 | D+40.5 |
| MT-HD-62 | D+34.7 |
| MT-HD-66 | D+33.9 |
| MT-HD-16 | D+27.2 |
| MT-HD-61 | D+23.9 |
| MT-HD-99 | D+23.8 |
| MT-HD-98 | D+18.8 |
| MT-HD-89 | D+18.8 |
| MT-HD-63 | D+17.3 |
| MT-HD-74 | D+15.1 |
| MT-HD-65 | D+14.6 |
| MT-HD-05 | D+11.6 |
| MT-HD-76 | D+10.8 |
| MT-HD-79 | D+8.8 |
| MT-HD-82 | D+8.4 |
| MT-HD-32 | D+8.2 |
| MT-HD-83 | D+7.6 |
| MT-HD-47 | D+7.0 |
| MT-HD-94 | D+6.6 |
| MT-HD-81 | D+5.3 |
| MT-HD-60 | D+3.3 |
| MT-HD-15 | D+3.1 |