Kershaw County, South Carolina: null
South Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+28.2
2024 Margin
R+5.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
65K
Population
Kershaw County, South Carolina voted R+28.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 21,289 votes (63.49%). This represented a R+5.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
3.0
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.5/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+28.2
2020→2024 SwingR+5.1%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population65,403
Median Age
40.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
31.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$61,343(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
66.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
23.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
81.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
10.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.3%(11,826) | 63.5%(21,289) | R+28.2 | -5.1 |
| 2020 | 37.8%(12,699) | 60.9%(20,471) | R+23.1 | +1.8 |
| 2016 | 35.6%(10,330) | 60.5%(17,542) | R+24.9 | -6.8 |
| 2012 | 40.3%(11,259) | 58.4%(16,324) | R+18.1 | +0.6 |
| 2008 | 40.1%(11,226) | 58.8%(16,466) | R+18.7 | +5.9 |
| 2004 | 37.2%(8,515) | 61.8%(14,160) | R+24.6 | -1.8 |
| 2000 | 37.8%(7,428) | 60.5%(11,911) | R+22.8 | -12.1 |
| 1996 | 41.4%(6,764) | 52.0%(8,513) | R+10.7 | +0.4 |
| 1992 | 38.1%(6,585) | 49.1%(8,499) | R+11.1 | +21.5 |
| 1988 | 33.4%(4,494) | 65.9%(8,877) | R+32.5 | +1.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33.0%(7,359) | 67.0%(14,935) | R+34.0 | -12.6 |
| 2020 | 38.4%(12,904) | 59.8%(20,104) | R+21.4 | +8.6 |
| 2016 | 33.6%(9,486) | 63.6%(17,949) | R+30.0 | -9.7 |
| 2014 | 37.2%(7,241) | 57.5%(11,200) | R+20.3 | +21.5 |
| 2010 | 23.5%(5,051) | 65.3%(14,038) | R+41.8 | -14.9 |
| 2008 | 36.5%(9,999) | 63.4%(17,344) | R+26.8 | -12.2 |
| 2004 | 41.7%(9,354) | 56.3%(12,634) | R+14.6 | -3.5 |
| 2002 | 43.8%(6,872) | 54.9%(8,619) | R+11.1 | -16.3 |
| 1998 | 51.5%(8,195) | 46.3%(7,368) | D+5.2 | +22.2 |
| 1996 | 39.8%(6,698) | 56.8%(9,551) | R+17.0 | -19.2 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.0%(16,144) | 62.6%(28,048) | R+26.6 | -8.3 |
| 2018 | 40.8%(9,588) | 59.1%(13,881) | R+18.3 | -16.7 |
| 2014 | 48.2%(9,430) | 49.8%(9,744) | R+1.6 | -16.3 |
| 2010 | 56.9%(12,662) | 42.2%(9,393) | D+14.7 | +24.3 |
| 2006 | 45.2%(7,983) | 54.8%(9,678) | R+9.6 | -0.5 |
| 2002 | 45.3%(7,139) | 54.3%(8,567) | R+9.1 | -12.6 |
| 1998 | 50.4%(8,017) | 46.9%(7,454) | D+3.5 | +15.6 |
| 1994 | 43.0%(6,414) | 55.1%(8,211) | R+12.1 | +41.7 |
| 1990 | 21.6%(2,718) | 75.4%(9,478) | R+53.8 | -39.6 |
| 1986 | 42.4%(4,625) | 56.6%(6,173) | R+14.2 | -43.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(55.3%) | Bernie Sanders(16.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(77.1%) | Bernie Sanders(22.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(34.4%) | Ted Cruz(25.9%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(53.3%) | Hillary Clinton(28.0%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee