Grant, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Grant, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 16.7 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 | 2,235 | 58.4% | 19.8 pts (760 votes) | 3,830 | — | 2.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,392 | 58.5% | 18.6 pts (759 votes) | 4,090 | +1.6 pts | 3.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,951 | 51.7% | 4.4 pts (165 votes) | 3,774 | +14.4 pts | 4.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,034 | 56.4% | 15.0 pts (541 votes) | 3,606 | -10.9 pts | 3.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,382 | 66.8% | 39.6 pts (1,411 votes) | 3,564 | -26.7 pts | 10.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,618 | 69.9% | 41.7 pts (1,562 votes) | 3,745 | -0.4 pts | 15.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,594 | 71.5% | 45.4 pts (1,648 votes) | 3,630 | -4.0 pts | 16.7 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 | 7,835 | 48.9% of population |
| 2004 | 7,582 | 53.9% of population |
| 2008 | 7,389 | 51.1% of population |
| 2012 | 7,398 | 48.7% of population |
| 2016 | 7,212 | 49.4% of population |
| 2020 | 7,539 | 49.7% of population |
| 2024 | 7,618 | 47.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Grant 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
Grant 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 Grant voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Grant 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 Grant?
Grant's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 4.4 points (165 votes) out of 3,774 total votes cast.
Has Grant ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Grant has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Grant?
The widest margin on record for Grant was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 46.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Grant relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,630 votes were recorded in Grant against a total population of 7,618 (47.7% 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 Grant a presidential bellwether county?
Grant 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%).