Clark County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Clark County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+52.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,382 votes (75.03%) to 415 (22.53%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Clark County is classified as a deep Republican county. Clark County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 3,917.
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 | 22.5%(415) | 75.0%(1,382) | R+52.5 | R+1.9 |
| 2020 | 23.6%(437) | 74.2%(1,373) | R+50.6 | R+5.9 |
| 2016 | 24.0%(398) | 68.7%(1,139) | R+44.7 | R+25.3 |
| 2012 | 39.1%(713) | 58.6%(1,067) | R+19.4 | R+7.3 |
| 2008 | 42.8%(830) | 54.9%(1,065) | R+12.1 | D+12.0 |
| 2004 | 37.6%(875) | 61.7%(1,435) | R+24.1 | R+1.2 |
| 2000 | 37.5%(791) | 60.3%(1,272) | R+22.8 | R+20.9 |
| 1996 | 42.6%(956) | 44.5%(998) | R+1.9 | R+1.7 |
| 1992 | 33.6%(799) | 33.8%(803) | R+0.2 | D+3.3 |
| 1988 | 48.0%(1,164) | 51.4%(1,247) | R+3.4 | D+25.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Clark County, SD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14.4%(230) | 82.0%(1,307) | R+67.6 | R+16.3 |
| 2020 | 24.4%(450) | 75.6%(1,397) | R+51.3 | D+0.1 |
| 2016 | 24.3%(408) | 75.7%(1,269) | R+51.3 | R+29.2 |
| 2014 | 25.4%(394) | 47.5%(737) | R+22.1 | D+77.9 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(1,190) | R+100.0 | R+135.0 |
| 2008 | 67.5%(1,332) | 32.5%(641) | D+35.0 | D+29.2 |
| 2004 | 52.9%(1,245) | 47.1%(1,109) | D+5.8 | R+5.3 |
| 2002 | 55.0%(1,232) | 43.9%(984) | D+11.1 | R+32.2 |
| 1998 | 71.2%(1,360) | 27.9%(533) | D+43.3 | D+35.6 |
| 1996 | 53.8%(1,206) | 46.2%(1,034) | D+7.7 | R+26.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21.3%(341) | 76.4%(1,223) | R+55.1 | R+48.5 |
| 2018 | 46.2%(768) | 52.8%(879) | R+6.7 | D+46.6 |
| 2014 | 21.2%(324) | 74.5%(1,140) | R+53.3 | R+36.8 |
| 2010 | 41.8%(702) | 58.2%(979) | R+16.5 | D+13.2 |
| 2006 | 33.8%(653) | 63.5%(1,226) | R+29.7 | R+9.8 |
| 2002 | 39.7%(879) | 59.5%(1,318) | R+19.8 | D+25.9 |
| 1998 | 26.0%(500) | 71.7%(1,380) | R+45.7 | R+24.1 |
| 1994 | 37.7%(846) | 59.4%(1,332) | R+21.7 | R+29.9 |
| 1990 | 54.1%(1,167) | 45.9%(990) | D+8.2 | D+3.4 |
| 1986 | 52.4%(1,315) | 47.6%(1,195) | D+4.8 | D+39.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab