Hanson County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Hanson County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+59.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,611 votes (78.74%) to 399 (19.5%) for Harris.
This represents a R+7.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Hanson County is classified as a deep Republican county. Hanson County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996. The county has a population of approximately 3,472.
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 | 19.5%(399) | 78.7%(1,611) | R+59.2 | R+7.5 |
| 2020 | 23.3%(557) | 75.1%(1,793) | R+51.8 | D+1.7 |
| 2016 | 21.1%(424) | 74.6%(1,497) | R+53.5 | R+17.6 |
| 2012 | 31.5%(760) | 67.3%(1,627) | R+35.9 | R+16.8 |
| 2008 | 39.5%(961) | 58.7%(1,426) | R+19.1 | D+10.4 |
| 2004 | 34.6%(745) | 64.1%(1,379) | R+29.5 | D+4.8 |
| 2000 | 32.2%(457) | 66.4%(944) | R+34.3 | R+17.3 |
| 1996 | 35.3%(541) | 52.2%(801) | R+16.9 | R+20.0 |
| 1992 | 39.4%(566) | 36.4%(522) | D+3.1 | D+3.7 |
| 1988 | 49.4%(776) | 50.0%(786) | R+0.6 | D+17.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Hanson County, SD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.6%(254) | 81.2%(1,323) | R+65.6 | R+13.4 |
| 2020 | 23.9%(564) | 76.1%(1,796) | R+52.2 | D+1.8 |
| 2016 | 23.0%(451) | 77.0%(1,512) | R+54.0 | R+25.4 |
| 2014 | 27.1%(365) | 55.7%(752) | R+28.7 | D+71.3 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(1,323) | R+100.0 | R+104.5 |
| 2008 | 52.2%(1,211) | 47.8%(1,107) | D+4.5 | D+17.0 |
| 2004 | 43.7%(938) | 56.3%(1,207) | R+12.5 | D+1.3 |
| 2002 | 42.6%(790) | 56.4%(1,047) | R+13.8 | R+32.4 |
| 1998 | 58.9%(779) | 40.4%(534) | D+18.5 | D+27.0 |
| 1996 | 45.8%(710) | 54.2%(841) | R+8.4 | R+45.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.6%(336) | 77.6%(1,267) | R+57.0 | R+38.5 |
| 2018 | 40.2%(647) | 58.7%(945) | R+18.5 | D+35.6 |
| 2014 | 20.9%(280) | 75.1%(1,005) | R+54.1 | R+18.6 |
| 2010 | 32.2%(556) | 67.8%(1,170) | R+35.6 | D+8.2 |
| 2006 | 27.5%(504) | 71.3%(1,305) | R+43.7 | R+11.9 |
| 2002 | 33.3%(612) | 65.2%(1,198) | R+31.9 | D+30.7 |
| 1998 | 17.7%(235) | 80.2%(1,068) | R+62.6 | R+18.0 |
| 1994 | 25.6%(390) | 70.2%(1,068) | R+44.6 | R+36.2 |
| 1990 | 45.8%(605) | 54.2%(715) | R+8.3 | R+7.8 |
| 1986 | 49.7%(771) | 50.3%(780) | R+0.6 | D+52.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab