Jackson, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Jackson, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 5.8 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 | 687 | 66.1% | 35.4 pts (368 votes) | 1,040 | — | 13.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 726 | 57.1% | 17.2 pts (218 votes) | 1,271 | +18.9 pts | 4.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 668 | 59.7% | 20.8 pts (233 votes) | 1,118 | -3.5 pts | 12.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 661 | 59.8% | 21.2 pts (235 votes) | 1,106 | -0.5 pts | 3.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 722 | 65.9% | 36.4 pts (399 votes) | 1,095 | -16.6 pts | 6.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 738 | 66.2% | 34.0 pts (379 votes) | 1,115 | +3.6 pts | 7.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 753 | 66.7% | 35.1 pts (396 votes) | 1,129 | -1.1 pts | 5.8 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 | 2,940 | 35.4% of population |
| 2004 | 2,939 | 43.2% of population |
| 2008 | 2,950 | 37.9% of population |
| 2012 | 3,171 | 34.9% of population |
| 2016 | 3,280 | 33.4% of population |
| 2020 | 2,803 | 39.8% of population |
| 2024 | 2,737 | 41.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jackson shifted 0.9 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
Jackson 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 Jackson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jackson 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 Jackson?
Jackson's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 17.7 points (218 votes) out of 1,271 total votes cast.
Has Jackson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jackson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jackson?
The widest margin on record for Jackson was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 38.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Jackson relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,129 votes were recorded in Jackson against a total population of 2,737 (41.2% 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 Jackson a presidential bellwether county?
Jackson 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%).