Meade, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Meade, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 22.3 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 | 6,870 | 73.4% | 49.1 pts (4,603 votes) | 9,366 | — | 27.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,347 | 72.6% | 47.0 pts (5,406 votes) | 11,504 | +2.5 pts | 26.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,515 | 65.5% | 32.8 pts (3,764 votes) | 11,465 | +14.5 pts | 24.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,566 | 69.9% | 42.9 pts (4,638 votes) | 10,817 | -10.8 pts | 25.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,441 | 72.6% | 53.5 pts (6,218 votes) | 11,621 | -14.1 pts | 26.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,875 | 72.2% | 48.2 pts (6,590 votes) | 13,670 | +8.2 pts | 23.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,887 | 74.2% | 50.9 pts (7,466 votes) | 14,672 | -2.1 pts | 22.3 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 | 24,252 | 38.6% of population |
| 2004 | 25,064 | 45.9% of population |
| 2008 | 24,931 | 46.0% of population |
| 2012 | 25,843 | 41.9% of population |
| 2016 | 27,339 | 42.5% of population |
| 2020 | 29,903 | 45.7% of population |
| 2024 | 30,918 | 47.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Meade shifted 1.8 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
Meade 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 Meade voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Meade 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 Meade?
Meade's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 33.4 points (3,764 votes) out of 11,465 total votes cast.
Has Meade ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Meade has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Meade?
The widest margin on record for Meade was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 58.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Meade relative to its population?
In 2024, 14,672 votes were recorded in Meade against a total population of 30,918 (47.5% 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 Meade a presidential bellwether county?
Meade 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%).