McCook, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
McCook, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 20.6 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 | 1,610 | 61.2% | 24.5 pts (645 votes) | 2,631 | — | 1.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,017 | 61.7% | 24.9 pts (816 votes) | 3,271 | -0.3 pts | 3.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,646 | 56.7% | 14.7 pts (427 votes) | 2,905 | +10.5 pts | 6.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,655 | 63.3% | 28.7 pts (750 votes) | 2,613 | -14.4 pts | 10.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,794 | 69.3% | 45.3 pts (1,171 votes) | 2,587 | -19.2 pts | 16.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,068 | 71.3% | 44.8 pts (1,299 votes) | 2,900 | +2.7 pts | 18.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,227 | 73.5% | 49.3 pts (1,494 votes) | 3,031 | -4.7 pts | 20.6 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 | 5,840 | 45.1% of population |
| 2004 | 5,805 | 56.3% of population |
| 2008 | 5,598 | 51.9% of population |
| 2012 | 5,566 | 46.9% of population |
| 2016 | 5,508 | 47.0% of population |
| 2020 | 5,674 | 51.1% of population |
| 2024 | 5,771 | 52.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McCook shifted 25.4 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
McCook 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 McCook voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McCook 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 McCook?
McCook's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 14.9 points (427 votes) out of 2,905 total votes cast.
Has McCook ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- McCook has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McCook?
The widest margin on record for McCook was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 50.5 points.
How many votes were cast in McCook relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,031 votes were recorded in McCook against a total population of 5,771 (52.5% 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 McCook a presidential bellwether county?
McCook 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%).