Jerauld, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Jerauld, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 14.0 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 | 624 | 55.6% | 13.9 pts (156 votes) | 1,122 | — | 8.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 736 | 59.5% | 20.6 pts (254 votes) | 1,236 | -6.6 pts | 1.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 546 | 50.0% | 0.4 pts (4 votes) | 1,092 | +20.5 pts | 8.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 538 | 53.5% | 8.5 pts (86 votes) | 1,006 | -8.3 pts | 9.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 648 | 67.0% | 39.7 pts (384 votes) | 967 | -33.4 pts | 10.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 721 | 71.7% | 44.8 pts (451 votes) | 1,006 | -3.4 pts | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 708 | 70.9% | 43.2 pts (432 votes) | 999 | +1.6 pts | 14.0 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 | 2,259 | 49.7% of population |
| 2004 | 2,102 | 58.8% of population |
| 2008 | 2,023 | 54.0% of population |
| 2012 | 2,054 | 49.0% of population |
| 2016 | 2,008 | 48.2% of population |
| 2020 | 1,643 | 61.2% of population |
| 2024 | 1,689 | 59.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jerauld shifted 29.6 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
Jerauld 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 Jerauld voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jerauld 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 Jerauld?
Jerauld's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 0.4 points (4 votes) out of 1,092 total votes cast.
Has Jerauld ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jerauld has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jerauld?
The widest margin on record for Jerauld was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 45.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Jerauld relative to its population?
In 2024, 999 votes were recorded in Jerauld against a total population of 1,689 (59.1% 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 Jerauld a presidential bellwether county?
Jerauld 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%).