Moody, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Moody, South Dakota has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 2.7 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 | 1,361 | 49.8% | 1.6 pts (43 votes) | 2,735 | — | 21.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,790 | 51.9% | 5.2 pts (181 votes) | 3,451 | -3.7 pts | 16.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,663 | 51.9% | 4.8 pts (155 votes) | 3,203 | +10.2 pts | 13.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,535 | 50.6% | 3.5 pts (106 votes) | 3,033 | -8.5 pts | 14.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,731 | 59.0% | 23.5 pts (688 votes) | 2,933 | -21.2 pts | 7.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,951 | 60.9% | 24.1 pts (772 votes) | 3,206 | +0.1 pts | 2.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,068 | 64.8% | 31.9 pts (1,016 votes) | 3,189 | -7.9 pts | 2.7 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 | 6,571 | 41.6% of population |
| 2004 | 6,514 | 53.0% of population |
| 2008 | 6,501 | 49.3% of population |
| 2012 | 6,492 | 46.7% of population |
| 2016 | 6,508 | 45.1% of population |
| 2020 | 6,339 | 50.6% of population |
| 2024 | 6,529 | 48.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Moody shifted 31.0 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
Moody has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and South Dakota's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Moody voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Moody has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Moody?
Moody's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.6 points (43 votes) out of 2,735 total votes cast.
Has Moody ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Moody changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Moody?
The widest margin on record for Moody was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 32.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Moody relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,189 votes were recorded in Moody against a total population of 6,529 (48.8% 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 Moody a presidential bellwether county?
Moody has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and South Dakota's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).