Bennett, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Bennett, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 2.9 pts more Dem. 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 | 712 | 63.8% | 30.0 pts (335 votes) | 1,116 | — | 7.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 833 | 51.1% | 4.5 pts (74 votes) | 1,630 | +26.1 pts | 17.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 614 | 51.6% | 4.8 pts (57 votes) | 1,189 | -0.2 pts | 3.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 626 | 52.0% | 6.5 pts (78 votes) | 1,203 | -1.8 pts | 11.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 666 | 58.0% | 22.1 pts (254 votes) | 1,149 | -16.9 pts | 8.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 694 | 58.7% | 19.3 pts (228 votes) | 1,183 | +3.9 pts | 7.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 676 | 62.1% | 26.4 pts (287 votes) | 1,088 | -7.3 pts | 2.9 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 | 3,572 | 31.2% of population |
| 2004 | 3,519 | 46.3% of population |
| 2008 | 3,429 | 34.7% of population |
| 2012 | 3,450 | 34.9% of population |
| 2016 | 3,441 | 33.4% of population |
| 2020 | 3,392 | 34.9% of population |
| 2024 | 3,289 | 33.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Bennett shifted 3.8 points toward the Democratic 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
Bennett 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 Bennett voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Bennett 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 Bennett?
Bennett's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 4.6 points (74 votes) out of 1,630 total votes cast.
Has Bennett ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Bennett has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Bennett?
The widest margin on record for Bennett was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 30.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Bennett relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,088 votes were recorded in Bennett against a total population of 3,289 (33.1% 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 Bennett a presidential bellwether county?
Bennett 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%).