Harding County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Harding County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+86.1 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 754 votes (91.95%) to 48 (5.85%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Harding County is classified as a deep Republican county. Harding County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940. The county has a population of approximately 1,148.
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 | 5.8%(48) | 92.0%(754) | R+86.1 | R+0.1 |
| 2020 | 6.0%(49) | 92.0%(748) | R+86.0 | R+0.7 |
| 2016 | 4.9%(38) | 90.3%(695) | R+85.3 | R+10.1 |
| 2012 | 11.1%(82) | 86.3%(638) | R+75.2 | R+15.3 |
| 2008 | 18.4%(135) | 78.3%(575) | R+59.9 | D+14.9 |
| 2004 | 11.5%(94) | 86.4%(704) | R+74.8 | D+5.3 |
| 2000 | 8.8%(64) | 88.9%(650) | R+80.2 | R+31.0 |
| 1996 | 19.2%(151) | 68.4%(537) | R+49.2 | R+6.5 |
| 1992 | 15.8%(139) | 58.5%(515) | R+42.7 | R+1.1 |
| 1988 | 28.8%(259) | 70.3%(633) | R+41.6 | D+17.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Harding County, SD • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.3%(22) | 90.6%(605) | R+87.3 | R+5.5 |
| 2020 | 9.1%(73) | 90.9%(727) | R+81.8 | R+1.3 |
| 2016 | 9.8%(74) | 90.2%(684) | R+80.5 | R+26.1 |
| 2014 | 7.7%(46) | 62.0%(371) | R+54.3 | D+45.7 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(583) | R+100.0 | R+77.2 |
| 2008 | 38.6%(284) | 61.4%(452) | R+22.8 | D+34.3 |
| 2004 | 21.4%(175) | 78.6%(642) | R+57.2 | R+0.2 |
| 2002 | 20.8%(164) | 77.7%(614) | R+57.0 | R+54.5 |
| 1998 | 47.5%(332) | 49.9%(349) | R+2.4 | D+45.0 |
| 1996 | 26.3%(207) | 73.7%(580) | R+47.4 | R+54.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.9%(33) | 93.4%(632) | R+88.5 | R+40.2 |
| 2018 | 25.4%(174) | 73.6%(505) | R+48.3 | D+28.8 |
| 2014 | 7.7%(47) | 84.8%(517) | R+77.0 | R+38.5 |
| 2010 | 30.7%(206) | 69.3%(465) | R+38.6 | R+14.0 |
| 2006 | 33.2%(223) | 57.7%(388) | R+24.6 | D+43.0 |
| 2002 | 15.6%(122) | 83.1%(651) | R+67.6 | R+13.9 |
| 1998 | 21.6%(152) | 75.2%(529) | R+53.6 | R+3.9 |
| 1994 | 23.7%(198) | 73.4%(614) | R+49.8 | R+15.5 |
| 1990 | 32.9%(265) | 67.1%(541) | R+34.2 | D+0.3 |
| 1986 | 32.7%(295) | 67.3%(607) | R+34.6 | D+26.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab