United States presidential election in Montana, 2008

United States presidential election in Montana, 2008

2004 ← November 4, 2008 → 2012

Nominee John McCain Barack Obama Party Republican Democratic Home state Arizona Illinois Running mate Sarah Palin Joe Biden Electoral vote 3 0 Popular vote 243,882 232,159 Percentage 49.5% 47.1%

County Results   McCain—40-50%   McCain—50-60%   McCain—60-70%   McCain—70-80%   McCain—80-90%   Obama—40-50%   Obama—50-60%   Obama—60-70%

President before election George W. Bush Republican Elected President Barack Obama Democratic

George W. Bush
Republican

Barack Obama
Democratic

The 2008 United States presidential election in Montana took place on November 4, 2008 throughout all 50 states and D.C., which was part of the 2008 United States presidential election. Voters chose 3 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Montana was won by Republican nominee John McCain by a 2.38% margin of victory. Before the election, Montana was initially viewed as safe Republican, but was viewed as lean Republican or toss-up in the final weeks. Historically the state is a Republican stronghold, but polls during the 2008 election showed Democrat Barack Obama just narrowly trailing Republican John McCain. On election day, McCain narrowly carried Montana. Like 2004, this state had a strong showing among third party and independent candidates, as Ron Paul received over 2% of the vote, possibly taking away conservative votes from McCain. It was the fourth closest state in the nation, behind Missouri, North Carolina and Indiana.

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