Lawrence County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Lawrence County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+31.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 9,904 votes (64.27%) to 5,074 (32.93%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Lawrence County is classified as a deep Republican county. Lawrence County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1916. The county has a population of approximately 27,233.
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 | 32.9%(5,074) | 64.3%(9,904) | R+31.3 | R+0.9 |
| 2020 | 32.8%(4,537) | 63.3%(8,753) | R+30.5 | D+3.8 |
| 2016 | 28.3%(3,356) | 62.6%(7,411) | R+34.2 | R+7.4 |
| 2012 | 35.0%(3,973) | 61.9%(7,025) | R+26.9 | R+11.5 |
| 2008 | 40.9%(4,932) | 56.3%(6,787) | R+15.4 | D+15.9 |
| 2004 | 33.2%(3,857) | 64.5%(7,489) | R+31.3 | D+6.3 |
| 2000 | 29.7%(2,797) | 67.3%(6,327) | R+37.5 | R+28.4 |
| 1996 | 37.8%(3,568) | 46.9%(4,430) | R+9.1 | R+2.8 |
| 1992 | 32.7%(3,157) | 39.0%(3,770) | R+6.3 | D+13.5 |
| 1988 | 39.5%(3,705) | 59.4%(5,570) | R+19.9 | D+19.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Lawrence County, SD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.2%(3,061) | 69.5%(8,439) | R+44.3 | R+7.7 |
| 2020 | 31.7%(4,358) | 68.3%(9,385) | R+36.6 | D+8.2 |
| 2016 | 27.6%(3,267) | 72.4%(8,566) | R+44.8 | R+16.5 |
| 2014 | 25.2%(2,262) | 53.5%(4,793) | R+28.3 | D+71.7 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(7,491) | R+100.0 | R+111.5 |
| 2008 | 55.8%(6,676) | 44.2%(5,294) | D+11.5 | D+27.3 |
| 2004 | 42.1%(4,915) | 57.9%(6,755) | R+15.8 | D+5.3 |
| 2002 | 38.6%(3,762) | 59.7%(5,822) | R+21.1 | R+30.6 |
| 1998 | 53.7%(3,834) | 44.2%(3,155) | D+9.5 | D+23.7 |
| 1996 | 42.9%(4,095) | 57.1%(5,446) | R+14.2 | R+35.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33.0%(4,041) | 63.3%(7,749) | R+30.3 | R+18.3 |
| 2018 | 42.9%(4,675) | 54.9%(5,984) | R+12.0 | D+37.8 |
| 2014 | 22.5%(2,000) | 72.3%(6,434) | R+49.8 | R+23.5 |
| 2010 | 36.8%(3,726) | 63.2%(6,397) | R+26.4 | R+6.1 |
| 2006 | 38.0%(3,994) | 58.3%(6,129) | R+20.3 | D+0.5 |
| 2002 | 38.5%(3,731) | 59.3%(5,747) | R+20.8 | D+9.4 |
| 1998 | 31.6%(2,235) | 61.9%(4,370) | R+30.2 | R+18.3 |
| 1994 | 40.9%(3,755) | 52.8%(4,849) | R+11.9 | D+19.7 |
| 1990 | 34.2%(2,464) | 65.8%(4,745) | R+31.6 | R+14.9 |
| 1986 | 41.6%(3,197) | 58.4%(4,480) | R+16.7 | D+1.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab