Grant County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Grant County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+45.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,594 votes (71.46%) to 946 (26.06%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Grant County is classified as a deep Republican county. Grant County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 7,563.
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 | 26.1%(946) | 71.5%(2,594) | R+45.4 | R+3.7 |
| 2020 | 28.2%(1,056) | 69.9%(2,618) | R+41.7 | R+2.1 |
| 2016 | 27.2%(971) | 66.8%(2,382) | R+39.6 | R+24.6 |
| 2012 | 41.4%(1,493) | 56.4%(2,034) | R+15.0 | R+10.7 |
| 2008 | 46.6%(1,786) | 50.9%(1,951) | R+4.3 | D+14.2 |
| 2004 | 39.9%(1,633) | 58.5%(2,392) | R+18.6 | D+1.3 |
| 2000 | 38.5%(1,475) | 58.4%(2,235) | R+19.8 | R+20.4 |
| 1996 | 44.2%(1,805) | 43.6%(1,782) | D+0.6 | D+3.3 |
| 1992 | 36.1%(1,484) | 38.8%(1,595) | R+2.7 | D+1.1 |
| 1988 | 47.6%(1,988) | 51.5%(2,148) | R+3.8 | D+22.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Grant County, SD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.8%(601) | 77.9%(2,492) | R+59.1 | R+13.9 |
| 2020 | 27.4%(1,026) | 72.6%(2,723) | R+45.3 | D+5.2 |
| 2016 | 24.8%(890) | 75.2%(2,705) | R+50.5 | R+32.7 |
| 2014 | 30.4%(887) | 48.2%(1,405) | R+17.8 | D+82.2 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(2,538) | R+100.0 | R+136.9 |
| 2008 | 68.4%(2,618) | 31.6%(1,208) | D+36.9 | D+33.5 |
| 2004 | 51.7%(2,124) | 48.3%(1,986) | D+3.4 | R+3.9 |
| 2002 | 53.2%(2,064) | 46.0%(1,783) | D+7.2 | R+24.2 |
| 1998 | 65.2%(2,141) | 33.8%(1,108) | D+31.5 | D+21.5 |
| 1996 | 55.0%(2,181) | 45.0%(1,784) | D+10.0 | R+16.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.8%(830) | 72.4%(2,328) | R+46.6 | R+34.4 |
| 2018 | 43.1%(1,388) | 55.3%(1,780) | R+12.2 | D+27.7 |
| 2014 | 28.6%(827) | 68.4%(1,981) | R+39.9 | R+19.1 |
| 2010 | 39.6%(1,370) | 60.4%(2,087) | R+20.7 | D+13.3 |
| 2006 | 32.3%(1,176) | 66.4%(2,415) | R+34.1 | R+27.4 |
| 2002 | 45.8%(1,762) | 52.5%(2,019) | R+6.7 | D+36.0 |
| 1998 | 27.9%(917) | 70.6%(2,318) | R+42.7 | R+18.1 |
| 1994 | 36.4%(1,448) | 61.0%(2,425) | R+24.6 | D+5.6 |
| 1990 | 34.9%(1,310) | 65.1%(2,444) | R+30.2 | R+29.0 |
| 1986 | 49.4%(1,999) | 50.6%(2,049) | R+1.2 | D+43.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab