Dillon, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Dillon, South Carolina has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2020. In 2024, it was 7.2 pts more Dem. than South Carolina overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,930 | 54.8% | 10.6 pts (955 votes) | 8,990 | — | 27.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,832 | 52.3% | 5.7 pts (531 votes) | 9,235 | -4.9 pts | 23.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,408 | 55.2% | 11.4 pts (1,534 votes) | 13,417 | +5.7 pts | 20.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,523 | 57.7% | 16.1 pts (2,096 votes) | 13,035 | +4.6 pts | 26.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 5,834 | 49.9% | 1.7 pts (197 votes) | 11,698 | -14.5 pts | 16.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,582 | 50.2% | 1.1 pts (146 votes) | 13,101 | -2.8 pts | 10.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,526 | 55.0% | 10.8 pts (1,285 votes) | 11,861 | -9.8 pts | 7.2 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30,699 | 29.3% of population |
| 2004 | 31,241 | 29.6% of population |
| 2008 | 31,585 | 42.5% of population |
| 2012 | 31,530 | 41.3% of population |
| 2016 | 30,719 | 38.1% of population |
| 2020 | 28,280 | 46.3% of population |
| 2024 | 27,577 | 43.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Dillon shifted 21.6 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Dillon has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and South Carolina's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Dillon voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Dillon has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Dillon?
Dillon's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 1.1 points (146 votes) out of 13,101 total votes cast.
Has Dillon ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Dillon changed which party won the county in: 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Dillon?
The widest margin on record for Dillon was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 16.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Dillon relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,861 votes were recorded in Dillon against a total population of 27,577 (43.0% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Dillon a presidential bellwether county?
Dillon has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and South Carolina's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).