In presidential elections, Montana was long classified as a swing state, though the state has voted for the Republican candidate in all but two elections from 1952 to the present. The state last supported a Democrat for president in 1992, when Bill Clinton won a plurality victory. Overall, since 1889 the state has voted for Democratic governors 60 percent of the time and Democratic presidents 40 percent of the time, with these numbers being 40/60 for Republican candidates. In the 2008 presidential election, Montana was considered a swing state and was ultimately won by Republican John McCain, albeit by a narrow margin of two percent. COUNT 4
QSN1 In elections, what is Montana considered? ANS1 a swing state QSN2 What year was the last Democrat for president supported? ANS2 1992 QSN3 How often has Montana voted for a Democratic governor? ANS3 60 percent QSN4 How often does Montana voted for a Democratic president? ANS4 40 percent