Spink County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Spink County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+39.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,145 votes (68.33%) to 921 (29.34%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Spink County is classified as a deep Republican county. Spink County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996. The county has a population of approximately 6,219.
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 | 29.3%(921) | 68.3%(2,145) | R+39.0 | R+4.0 |
| 2020 | 31.6%(998) | 66.5%(2,104) | R+35.0 | R+3.3 |
| 2016 | 31.1%(919) | 62.8%(1,854) | R+31.7 | R+19.5 |
| 2012 | 42.8%(1,300) | 54.9%(1,670) | R+12.2 | R+8.8 |
| 2008 | 47.4%(1,550) | 50.8%(1,660) | R+3.4 | D+17.3 |
| 2004 | 39.2%(1,478) | 59.9%(2,259) | R+20.7 | D+0.1 |
| 2000 | 38.8%(1,274) | 59.6%(1,957) | R+20.8 | R+20.4 |
| 1996 | 44.6%(1,636) | 45.0%(1,651) | R+0.4 | R+5.4 |
| 1992 | 42.1%(1,732) | 37.1%(1,527) | D+5.0 | D+2.5 |
| 1988 | 51.0%(2,071) | 48.5%(1,969) | D+2.5 | D+24.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Spink County, SD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.5%(546) | 76.1%(2,027) | R+55.6 | R+17.9 |
| 2020 | 31.2%(986) | 68.8%(2,178) | R+37.7 | D+7.8 |
| 2016 | 27.3%(816) | 72.7%(2,177) | R+45.5 | R+33.0 |
| 2014 | 32.8%(833) | 45.3%(1,151) | R+12.5 | D+87.5 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(2,055) | R+100.0 | R+142.6 |
| 2008 | 71.3%(2,349) | 28.7%(945) | D+42.6 | D+31.2 |
| 2004 | 55.7%(2,124) | 44.3%(1,689) | D+11.4 | R+3.7 |
| 2002 | 57.1%(2,064) | 42.0%(1,519) | D+15.1 | R+20.6 |
| 1998 | 67.3%(2,172) | 31.6%(1,020) | D+35.7 | D+23.3 |
| 1996 | 56.2%(2,061) | 43.8%(1,607) | D+12.4 | R+28.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28.7%(765) | 68.6%(1,832) | R+40.0 | R+40.6 |
| 2018 | 49.7%(1,394) | 49.0%(1,376) | D+0.6 | D+46.5 |
| 2014 | 25.7%(650) | 71.5%(1,812) | R+45.9 | R+33.3 |
| 2010 | 43.7%(1,277) | 56.3%(1,644) | R+12.6 | D+25.8 |
| 2006 | 30.0%(999) | 68.4%(2,275) | R+38.4 | R+24.7 |
| 2002 | 42.9%(1,543) | 56.6%(2,036) | R+13.7 | D+5.9 |
| 1998 | 39.1%(1,260) | 58.6%(1,891) | R+19.6 | R+5.2 |
| 1994 | 40.9%(1,572) | 55.2%(2,122) | R+14.3 | R+0.5 |
| 1990 | 43.1%(1,519) | 56.9%(2,006) | R+13.8 | R+33.5 |
| 1986 | 59.8%(2,499) | 40.2%(1,677) | D+19.7 | D+57.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab