Union County, South Dakota: null
South Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+40.7
2024 Margin
R+4.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
17K
Population
Union County, South Dakota voted R+40.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,160 votes (69.4%). This represented a R+4.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.2
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.7/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+40.7
2020→2024 SwingR+4.3%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population16,811
Median Age
40.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
50.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$82,036(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.7%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
71.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.7%(2,548) | 69.4%(6,160) | R+40.7 | -4.3 |
| 2020 | 30.8%(2,725) | 67.1%(5,944) | R+36.4 | +2.4 |
| 2016 | 28.2%(2,227) | 67.0%(5,290) | R+38.8 | -13.6 |
| 2012 | 36.6%(2,782) | 61.9%(4,698) | R+25.2 | -11.4 |
| 2008 | 42.1%(3,244) | 56.0%(4,310) | R+13.8 | +0.2 |
| 2004 | 42.6%(3,000) | 56.6%(3,987) | R+14.0 | +1.7 |
| 2000 | 40.9%(2,358) | 56.6%(3,265) | R+15.7 | -18.5 |
| 1996 | 45.7%(2,378) | 42.9%(2,234) | D+2.8 | -5.6 |
| 1992 | 43.4%(2,210) | 35.0%(1,784) | D+8.4 | -7.1 |
| 1988 | 57.4%(2,612) | 41.9%(1,907) | D+15.5 | +20.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22.3%(1,497) | 74.3%(4,991) | R+52.0 | -6.9 |
| 2020 | 27.4%(2,407) | 72.6%(6,364) | R+45.1 | +9.2 |
| 2016 | 22.8%(1,793) | 77.2%(6,060) | R+54.3 | -17.7 |
| 2014 | 24.7%(1,268) | 61.3%(3,150) | R+36.6 | +63.4 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(4,522) | R+100.0 | -112.5 |
| 2008 | 56.3%(4,293) | 43.7%(3,337) | D+12.5 | +17.6 |
| 2004 | 47.5%(3,351) | 52.5%(3,706) | R+5.0 | -1.3 |
| 2002 | 47.7%(2,518) | 51.4%(2,715) | R+3.7 | -32.8 |
| 1998 | 63.7%(2,676) | 34.6%(1,454) | D+29.1 | +21.5 |
| 1996 | 53.8%(2,772) | 46.2%(2,381) | D+7.6 | -34.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.4%(1,848) | 70.1%(4,723) | R+42.7 | -19.9 |
| 2018 | 38.1%(2,544) | 60.9%(4,068) | R+22.8 | +29.4 |
| 2014 | 21.4%(1,092) | 73.6%(3,754) | R+52.2 | -22.5 |
| 2010 | 35.2%(2,102) | 64.8%(3,874) | R+29.6 | +0.7 |
| 2006 | 33.8%(1,915) | 64.2%(3,633) | R+30.3 | -22.0 |
| 2002 | 44.9%(2,358) | 53.2%(2,795) | R+8.3 | +21.7 |
| 1998 | 33.5%(1,408) | 63.5%(2,671) | R+30.0 | -27.1 |
| 1994 | 45.6%(2,224) | 48.5%(2,368) | R+3.0 | +7.9 |
| 1990 | 44.6%(1,553) | 55.4%(1,932) | R+10.9 | -29.6 |
| 1986 | 59.4%(2,537) | 40.6%(1,737) | D+18.7 | +33.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(82.2%) | Bernie Sanders(17.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(55.4%) | Bernie Sanders(44.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(68.2%) | Ted Cruz(17.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.3%) | Barack Obama(43.7%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee