Kershaw County, SC
SC · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Kershaw County, SC (South Carolina) voted R+28.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 21,289 votes (63.49%) to 11,826 (35.27%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Kershaw County is classified as a solid Republican county. Kershaw County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 68,314.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.3%(11,826) | 63.5%(21,289) | R+28.2 | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 37.8%(12,699) | 60.9%(20,471) | R+23.1 | D+1.8 |
| 2016 | 35.6%(10,330) | 60.5%(17,542) | R+24.9 | R+6.7 |
| 2012 | 40.3%(11,259) | 58.4%(16,324) | R+18.1 | D+0.6 |
| 2008 | 40.1%(11,226) | 58.8%(16,466) | R+18.7 | D+5.9 |
| 2004 | 37.2%(8,515) | 61.8%(14,160) | R+24.6 | R+1.9 |
| 2000 | 37.8%(7,428) | 60.5%(11,911) | R+22.8 | R+12.1 |
| 1996 | 41.4%(6,764) | 52.0%(8,513) | R+10.7 | D+0.4 |
| 1992 | 38.1%(6,585) | 49.1%(8,499) | R+11.1 | D+21.5 |
| 1988 | 33.4%(4,494) | 65.9%(8,877) | R+32.5 | D+1.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Kershaw County, SC • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33.0%(7,359) | 66.9%(14,935) | R+34.0 | R+12.6 |
| 2020 | 38.4%(12,904) | 59.8%(20,104) | R+21.4 | D+8.6 |
| 2016 | 33.6%(9,486) | 63.6%(17,949) | R+30.0 | D+17.8 |
| 2014 | 72.7%(14,061) | 120.5%(23,298) | R+47.8 | R+6.0 |
| 2010 | 23.5%(5,051) | 65.3%(14,038) | R+41.8 | R+14.9 |
| 2008 | 36.5%(9,999) | 63.4%(17,344) | R+26.8 | R+12.2 |
| 2004 | 41.7%(9,354) | 56.3%(12,634) | R+14.6 | R+3.5 |
| 2002 | 43.8%(6,872) | 54.9%(8,619) | R+11.1 | R+16.3 |
| 1998 | 51.5%(8,195) | 46.3%(7,368) | D+5.2 | D+22.2 |
| 1996 | 39.8%(6,698) | 56.8%(9,551) | R+17.0 | R+19.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.0%(16,144) | 62.6%(28,048) | R+26.6 | R+8.3 |
| 2018 | 40.8%(9,588) | 59.1%(13,881) | R+18.3 | R+16.7 |
| 2014 | 48.2%(9,430) | 49.8%(9,744) | R+1.6 | R+16.3 |
| 2010 | 56.9%(12,662) | 42.2%(9,393) | D+14.7 | D+24.3 |
| 2006 | 45.2%(7,983) | 54.8%(9,678) | R+9.6 | R+0.5 |
| 2002 | 45.3%(7,139) | 54.3%(8,567) | R+9.1 | R+12.6 |
| 1998 | 50.4%(8,017) | 46.9%(7,454) | D+3.5 | D+15.6 |
| 1994 | 43.0%(6,414) | 55.1%(8,211) | R+12.1 | D+41.7 |
| 1990 | 21.6%(2,718) | 75.4%(9,478) | R+53.8 | R+39.6 |
| 1986 | 42.4%(4,625) | 56.6%(6,173) | R+14.2 | R+43.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab