Hanson, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Hanson, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 30.4 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 | 944 | 66.4% | 34.3 pts (487 votes) | 1,421 | — | 11.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,379 | 64.1% | 29.5 pts (634 votes) | 2,150 | +4.9 pts | 8.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,426 | 59.1% | 19.3 pts (465 votes) | 2,414 | +10.4 pts | 10.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,627 | 67.3% | 35.9 pts (867 votes) | 2,416 | -16.8 pts | 17.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,497 | 74.6% | 53.5 pts (1,073 votes) | 2,006 | -19.5 pts | 23.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,793 | 75.1% | 51.8 pts (1,236 votes) | 2,388 | +3.3 pts | 25.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,611 | 78.7% | 59.2 pts (1,212 votes) | 2,046 | -7.7 pts | 30.4 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 | 3,152 | 45.1% of population |
| 2004 | 3,503 | 61.4% of population |
| 2008 | 3,399 | 71.0% of population |
| 2012 | 3,380 | 71.5% of population |
| 2016 | 3,383 | 59.3% of population |
| 2020 | 3,460 | 69.0% of population |
| 2024 | 3,477 | 58.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hanson shifted 25.5 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
Hanson 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 Hanson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hanson 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 Hanson?
Hanson's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 19.5 points (465 votes) out of 2,414 total votes cast.
Has Hanson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hanson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hanson?
The widest margin on record for Hanson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 60.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Hanson relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,046 votes were recorded in Hanson against a total population of 3,477 (58.8% 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 Hanson a presidential bellwether county?
Hanson 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%).