Charles Mix, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Charles Mix, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 13.8 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 | 2,205 | 61.6% | 25.3 pts (905 votes) | 3,579 | — | 2.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,556 | 53.3% | 8.4 pts (401 votes) | 4,798 | +17.3 pts | 13.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,109 | 53.6% | 7.7 pts (302 votes) | 3,937 | +0.8 pts | 0.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,230 | 59.2% | 19.8 pts (747 votes) | 3,764 | -12.4 pts | 1.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,382 | 69.4% | 42.1 pts (1,447 votes) | 3,433 | -23.5 pts | 11.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,552 | 67.5% | 36.3 pts (1,375 votes) | 3,783 | +6.8 pts | 10.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,551 | 70.6% | 42.9 pts (1,551 votes) | 3,615 | -6.8 pts | 13.8 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 | 9,340 | 38.3% of population |
| 2004 | 9,055 | 53.0% of population |
| 2008 | 9,009 | 43.7% of population |
| 2012 | 9,196 | 40.9% of population |
| 2016 | 9,358 | 36.7% of population |
| 2020 | 9,369 | 40.4% of population |
| 2024 | 9,343 | 38.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Charles Mix shifted 17.9 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
Charles Mix 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 Charles Mix voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Charles Mix 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 Charles Mix?
Charles Mix's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 7.7 points (302 votes) out of 3,937 total votes cast.
Has Charles Mix ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Charles Mix has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Charles Mix?
The widest margin on record for Charles Mix was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 43.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Charles Mix relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,615 votes were recorded in Charles Mix against a total population of 9,343 (38.7% 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 Charles Mix a presidential bellwether county?
Charles Mix 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%).