Beadle, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Beadle, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 11.2 pts more Rep. than South Dakota overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. South Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,347 | 56.2% | 14.6 pts (1,131 votes) | 7,739 | — | 8.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,917 | 58.0% | 17.4 pts (1,474 votes) | 8,480 | -2.7 pts | 4.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,054 | 53.1% | 7.4 pts (561 votes) | 7,630 | +10.2 pts | 1.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,230 | 58.2% | 18.6 pts (1,349 votes) | 7,263 | -11.5 pts | 0.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,455 | 65.8% | 37.6 pts (2,543 votes) | 6,772 | -21.0 pts | 8.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,808 | 67.9% | 38.1 pts (2,701 votes) | 7,081 | +0.9 pts | 12.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,826 | 68.8% | 40.1 pts (2,809 votes) | 7,010 | -2.0 pts | 11.2 pts more Rep. |
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 | 17,030 | 45.4% of population |
| 2004 | 16,370 | 51.8% of population |
| 2008 | 16,810 | 45.4% of population |
| 2012 | 17,994 | 40.4% of population |
| 2016 | 18,188 | 37.2% of population |
| 2020 | 19,166 | 36.9% of population |
| 2024 | 19,459 | 36.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Beadle shifted 26.1 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
Beadle has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and South Dakota's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Beadle voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Beadle has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Beadle?
Beadle's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 7.4 points (561 votes) out of 7,630 total votes cast.
Has Beadle ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Beadle has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Beadle?
The widest margin on record for Beadle was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 41.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Beadle relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,010 votes were recorded in Beadle against a total population of 19,459 (36.0% 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 Beadle a presidential bellwether county?
Beadle has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and South Dakota's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).