Hughes County, South Dakota: null
South Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+30.1
2024 Margin
R+0.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1940
Voting Streak
Classification
18K
Population
Hughes County, South Dakota voted R+30.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,379 votes (63.77%). This represented a R+0.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
1.8
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.3/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+30.1
2020→2024 SwingR+0.7%
Voting StreakR since 1940
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population17,765
Median Age
39.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
46.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$83,750(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
80.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.1%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
75.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.6%(2,838) | 63.8%(5,379) | R+30.1 | -0.7 |
| 2020 | 33.9%(2,953) | 63.3%(5,522) | R+29.4 | +3.9 |
| 2016 | 30.0%(2,450) | 63.3%(5,174) | R+33.3 | -3.5 |
| 2012 | 34.2%(2,786) | 64.0%(5,219) | R+29.8 | -3.1 |
| 2008 | 35.9%(3,037) | 62.6%(5,298) | R+26.7 | +10.9 |
| 2004 | 30.5%(2,697) | 68.1%(6,017) | R+37.6 | +1.9 |
| 2000 | 29.4%(2,212) | 68.9%(5,188) | R+39.5 | -18.1 |
| 1996 | 35.4%(2,788) | 56.8%(4,469) | R+21.4 | +0.1 |
| 1992 | 31.7%(2,578) | 53.3%(4,325) | R+21.5 | +1.2 |
| 1988 | 38.3%(2,853) | 61.1%(4,545) | R+22.7 | +18.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22.6%(1,683) | 73.4%(5,467) | R+50.8 | -8.9 |
| 2020 | 29.1%(2,546) | 71.0%(6,217) | R+41.9 | +12.2 |
| 2016 | 23.0%(1,891) | 77.0%(6,339) | R+54.0 | -16.3 |
| 2014 | 22.6%(1,573) | 60.4%(4,197) | R+37.8 | +62.2 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(5,893) | R+100.0 | -119.5 |
| 2008 | 59.7%(5,055) | 40.3%(3,406) | D+19.5 | +32.8 |
| 2004 | 43.3%(3,849) | 56.7%(5,035) | R+13.3 | -0.5 |
| 2002 | 43.2%(3,626) | 56.0%(4,703) | R+12.8 | -32.0 |
| 1998 | 59.1%(4,220) | 39.9%(2,851) | D+19.2 | +27.7 |
| 1996 | 45.7%(3,585) | 54.3%(4,255) | R+8.6 | -29.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35.6%(2,652) | 61.4%(4,571) | R+25.8 | -30.7 |
| 2018 | 51.8%(4,144) | 46.8%(3,749) | D+4.9 | +70.7 |
| 2014 | 16.0%(1,113) | 81.8%(5,688) | R+65.8 | -19.9 |
| 2010 | 27.1%(2,087) | 72.9%(5,626) | R+45.9 | -4.7 |
| 2006 | 28.6%(2,325) | 69.8%(5,675) | R+41.2 | +6.0 |
| 2002 | 26.2%(2,190) | 73.4%(6,144) | R+47.2 | -29.7 |
| 1998 | 39.5%(2,823) | 57.0%(4,074) | R+17.5 | +0.8 |
| 1994 | 38.9%(3,174) | 57.2%(4,670) | R+18.3 | +8.2 |
| 1990 | 36.8%(2,347) | 63.2%(4,038) | R+26.5 | -9.2 |
| 1986 | 41.4%(2,967) | 58.6%(4,203) | R+17.2 | +32.0 |