Mellette County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Mellette County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+20.1 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 434 votes (58.65%) to 285 (38.51%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Mellette County is classified as a solid Republican county. Mellette County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 1,943.
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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 | 38.5%(285) | 58.6%(434) | R+20.1 | R+0.5 |
| 2020 | 38.8%(298) | 58.4%(449) | R+19.6 | D+4.4 |
| 2016 | 34.9%(238) | 58.9%(402) | R+24.0 | R+23.2 |
| 2012 | 48.8%(375) | 49.5%(381) | R+0.8 | D+7.8 |
| 2008 | 44.3%(373) | 52.8%(445) | R+8.5 | D+12.1 |
| 2004 | 38.8%(361) | 59.4%(553) | R+20.6 | D+16.6 |
| 2000 | 30.3%(222) | 67.5%(495) | R+37.2 | R+22.8 |
| 1996 | 37.8%(302) | 52.3%(417) | R+14.4 | D+2.2 |
| 1992 | 32.9%(277) | 49.6%(417) | R+16.6 | R+7.8 |
| 1988 | 45.2%(385) | 54.0%(460) | R+8.8 | D+25.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Mellette County, SD • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26.4%(165) | 66.5%(415) | R+40.1 | R+18.7 |
| 2020 | 39.3%(303) | 60.7%(468) | R+21.4 | D+13.5 |
| 2016 | 32.6%(224) | 67.4%(464) | R+34.9 | R+42.6 |
| 2014 | 44.5%(305) | 36.7%(252) | D+7.7 | D+107.7 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(543) | R+100.0 | R+133.5 |
| 2008 | 66.7%(560) | 33.3%(279) | D+33.5 | D+31.8 |
| 2004 | 50.8%(495) | 49.2%(479) | D+1.6 | R+7.8 |
| 2002 | 54.0%(483) | 44.6%(399) | D+9.4 | R+24.2 |
| 1998 | 65.5%(527) | 32.0%(257) | D+33.6 | D+39.1 |
| 1996 | 47.2%(385) | 52.8%(430) | R+5.5 | R+41.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34.0%(214) | 61.3%(386) | R+27.3 | R+40.8 |
| 2018 | 55.6%(395) | 42.1%(299) | D+13.5 | D+42.9 |
| 2014 | 32.9%(224) | 62.3%(424) | R+29.4 | R+21.3 |
| 2010 | 46.0%(342) | 54.0%(402) | R+8.1 | D+26.6 |
| 2006 | 30.4%(220) | 65.1%(471) | R+34.7 | R+21.8 |
| 2002 | 41.9%(359) | 54.7%(469) | R+12.8 | R+5.4 |
| 1998 | 43.8%(335) | 51.3%(392) | R+7.5 | D+0.8 |
| 1994 | 42.9%(381) | 51.1%(454) | R+8.2 | D+20.6 |
| 1990 | 35.6%(312) | 64.4%(565) | R+28.8 | R+32.8 |
| 1986 | 52.0%(509) | 48.0%(470) | D+4.0 | D+39.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab