McPherson County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
McPherson County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+69.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,087 votes (83.68%) to 188 (14.47%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. McPherson County is classified as a deep Republican county. McPherson County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1936. The county has a population of approximately 2,145.
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 | 14.5%(188) | 83.7%(1,087) | R+69.2 | R+4.8 |
| 2020 | 16.8%(222) | 81.2%(1,075) | R+64.4 | R+2.9 |
| 2016 | 16.9%(192) | 78.5%(892) | R+61.6 | R+8.2 |
| 2012 | 22.4%(272) | 75.8%(921) | R+53.4 | R+18.9 |
| 2008 | 32.1%(441) | 66.5%(915) | R+34.5 | R+9.5 |
| 2004 | 36.7%(1,201) | 61.7%(2,017) | R+24.9 | D+30.0 |
| 2000 | 20.8%(295) | 75.7%(1,073) | R+54.9 | R+19.3 |
| 1996 | 26.7%(463) | 62.3%(1,080) | R+35.6 | R+8.9 |
| 1992 | 27.3%(478) | 53.9%(945) | R+26.7 | D+14.0 |
| 1988 | 29.5%(571) | 70.1%(1,358) | R+40.7 | D+21.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
McPherson County, SD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.8%(108) | 86.6%(954) | R+76.8 | R+12.3 |
| 2020 | 17.8%(235) | 82.2%(1,086) | R+64.4 | D+7.5 |
| 2016 | 14.1%(165) | 85.9%(1,009) | R+71.9 | R+23.0 |
| 2014 | 16.8%(173) | 65.7%(677) | R+48.9 | D+51.1 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(990) | R+100.0 | R+107.8 |
| 2008 | 53.9%(740) | 46.1%(633) | D+7.8 | D+33.3 |
| 2004 | 37.2%(596) | 62.8%(1,005) | R+25.5 | D+1.9 |
| 2002 | 35.9%(571) | 63.3%(1,007) | R+27.4 | R+29.3 |
| 1998 | 50.5%(682) | 48.6%(656) | D+1.9 | D+29.7 |
| 1996 | 36.1%(618) | 63.9%(1,093) | R+27.8 | R+43.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.2%(167) | 82.8%(911) | R+67.6 | R+27.8 |
| 2018 | 29.3%(309) | 69.2%(729) | R+39.8 | D+27.1 |
| 2014 | 15.6%(160) | 82.5%(848) | R+66.9 | R+65.4 |
| 2010 | 49.2%(874) | 50.8%(901) | R+1.5 | D+61.2 |
| 2006 | 17.8%(231) | 80.5%(1,046) | R+62.7 | R+7.7 |
| 2002 | 21.9%(345) | 76.8%(1,212) | R+54.9 | R+4.5 |
| 1998 | 23.6%(321) | 74.1%(1,006) | R+50.4 | R+13.2 |
| 1994 | 30.5%(501) | 67.8%(1,114) | R+37.3 | D+0.0 |
| 1990 | 31.3%(473) | 68.7%(1,036) | R+37.3 | R+17.4 |
| 1986 | 40.0%(766) | 60.0%(1,148) | R+20.0 | D+50.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab