Hamlin, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Hamlin, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 31.6 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 | 1,731 | 63.6% | 29.7 pts (808 votes) | 2,723 | — | 7.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,946 | 64.6% | 30.9 pts (931 votes) | 3,011 | -1.0 pts | 9.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,661 | 60.7% | 22.6 pts (618 votes) | 2,737 | +8.6 pts | 14.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,803 | 64.6% | 31.6 pts (882 votes) | 2,793 | -9.5 pts | 13.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,051 | 74.3% | 54.2 pts (1,496 votes) | 2,762 | -25.0 pts | 25.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,372 | 76.9% | 56.0 pts (1,725 votes) | 3,083 | +0.3 pts | 30.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,560 | 79.4% | 60.4 pts (1,950 votes) | 3,226 | -4.4 pts | 31.6 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 | 5,546 | 49.1% of population |
| 2004 | 5,559 | 54.2% of population |
| 2008 | 5,753 | 47.6% of population |
| 2012 | 5,947 | 47.0% of population |
| 2016 | 5,917 | 46.7% of population |
| 2020 | 6,161 | 50.0% of population |
| 2024 | 6,596 | 48.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hamlin shifted 31.1 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
Hamlin 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 Hamlin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hamlin 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 Hamlin?
Hamlin's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 22.9 points (618 votes) out of 2,737 total votes cast.
Has Hamlin ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hamlin has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hamlin?
The widest margin on record for Hamlin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 61.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Hamlin relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,226 votes were recorded in Hamlin against a total population of 6,596 (48.9% 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 Hamlin a presidential bellwether county?
Hamlin 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%).