Mellette, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Mellette, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 9.2 pts more Dem. 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 | 495 | 67.5% | 37.2 pts (273 votes) | 733 | — | 14.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 553 | 59.4% | 20.6 pts (192 votes) | 931 | +17.1 pts | 0.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 445 | 53.7% | 8.7 pts (72 votes) | 829 | +12.2 pts | 0.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 381 | 49.5% | 0.8 pts (6 votes) | 769 | +8.0 pts | 17.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 402 | 58.9% | 24.0 pts (164 votes) | 683 | -24.8 pts | 6.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 449 | 58.4% | 19.6 pts (151 votes) | 769 | +5.4 pts | 6.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 434 | 58.6% | 20.1 pts (149 votes) | 740 | -0.5 pts | 9.2 pts more Dem. |
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 | 2,084 | 35.2% of population |
| 2004 | 2,014 | 46.2% of population |
| 2008 | 2,000 | 41.4% of population |
| 2012 | 2,051 | 37.5% of population |
| 2016 | 2,076 | 32.9% of population |
| 2020 | 1,922 | 40.0% of population |
| 2024 | 1,834 | 40.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Mellette shifted 17.4 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
Mellette 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 Mellette voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Mellette 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 Mellette?
Mellette's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 0.8 points (6 votes) out of 769 total votes cast.
Has Mellette ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Mellette has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Mellette?
The widest margin on record for Mellette was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 38.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Mellette relative to its population?
In 2024, 740 votes were recorded in Mellette against a total population of 1,834 (40.3% 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 Mellette a presidential bellwether county?
Mellette 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%).