Beadle County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Beadle County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+40.1 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,826 votes (68.84%) to 2,017 (28.77%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Beadle County is classified as a deep Republican county. Beadle County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 19,309.
Quick Stats
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 | 28.8%(2,017) | 68.8%(4,826) | R+40.1 | R+1.9 |
| 2020 | 29.8%(2,107) | 67.9%(4,808) | R+38.1 | R+0.6 |
| 2016 | 28.2%(1,912) | 65.8%(4,455) | R+37.6 | R+19.0 |
| 2012 | 39.7%(2,881) | 58.2%(4,230) | R+18.6 | R+11.3 |
| 2008 | 45.3%(3,493) | 52.5%(4,054) | R+7.3 | D+10.1 |
| 2004 | 40.6%(3,443) | 58.0%(4,917) | R+17.4 | R+2.8 |
| 2000 | 41.6%(3,216) | 56.2%(4,347) | R+14.6 | R+18.3 |
| 1996 | 46.4%(3,984) | 42.8%(3,670) | D+3.7 | R+2.5 |
| 1992 | 43.0%(3,925) | 36.8%(3,363) | D+6.2 | D+7.1 |
| 1988 | 49.3%(4,523) | 50.2%(4,611) | R+1.0 | D+24.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Beadle County, SD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.8%(1,214) | 76.1%(4,441) | R+55.3 | R+11.3 |
| 2020 | 28.0%(1,986) | 72.0%(5,104) | R+44.0 | D+3.3 |
| 2016 | 26.4%(1,809) | 73.6%(5,049) | R+47.2 | R+22.5 |
| 2014 | 28.7%(1,622) | 53.4%(3,018) | R+24.7 | D+75.3 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(4,897) | R+100.0 | R+133.0 |
| 2008 | 66.5%(5,137) | 33.5%(2,589) | D+33.0 | D+21.8 |
| 2004 | 55.6%(4,734) | 44.4%(3,784) | D+11.2 | D+0.1 |
| 2002 | 54.9%(4,381) | 43.9%(3,499) | D+11.1 | R+30.8 |
| 1998 | 70.2%(5,125) | 28.4%(2,070) | D+41.9 | D+29.9 |
| 1996 | 56.0%(4,787) | 44.0%(3,768) | D+11.9 | R+21.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.4%(1,716) | 66.8%(3,901) | R+37.4 | R+31.7 |
| 2018 | 46.4%(2,832) | 52.1%(3,182) | R+5.7 | D+39.6 |
| 2014 | 25.6%(1,433) | 70.9%(3,974) | R+45.3 | R+31.1 |
| 2010 | 42.9%(2,952) | 57.1%(3,931) | R+14.2 | D+30.8 |
| 2006 | 26.9%(2,055) | 71.9%(5,500) | R+45.0 | R+20.6 |
| 2002 | 37.3%(2,946) | 61.8%(4,876) | R+24.5 | D+15.2 |
| 1998 | 28.7%(2,094) | 68.3%(4,983) | R+39.6 | R+23.2 |
| 1994 | 39.6%(3,306) | 56.0%(4,676) | R+16.4 | D+0.2 |
| 1990 | 41.7%(3,159) | 58.3%(4,420) | R+16.6 | R+19.3 |
| 1986 | 51.3%(4,513) | 48.7%(4,278) | D+2.7 | D+39.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab