Todd, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Todd, South Dakota has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 81.8 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 993 | 66.5% | 34.5 pts (515 votes) | 1,494 | — | 58.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,543 | 72.2% | 46.9 pts (1,654 votes) | 3,524 | +13.2 pts | 70.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,208 | 78.7% | 58.3 pts (1,637 votes) | 2,807 | +10.7 pts | 67.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,976 | 79.1% | 59.2 pts (1,478 votes) | 2,497 | +0.8 pts | 78.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 1,505 | 70.8% | 47.9 pts (1,018 votes) | 2,125 | -8.6 pts | 83.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 1,963 | 77.3% | 56.4 pts (1,431 votes) | 2,539 | +6.3 pts | 84.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 1,570 | 73.8% | 50.5 pts (1,073 votes) | 2,126 | -5.4 pts | 81.8 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 | 9,065 | 16.5% of population |
| 2004 | 9,452 | 37.3% of population |
| 2008 | 9,559 | 29.4% of population |
| 2012 | 9,908 | 25.2% of population |
| 2016 | 10,233 | 20.8% of population |
| 2020 | 9,321 | 27.2% of population |
| 2024 | 9,172 | 23.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Todd shifted 16.9 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
Todd has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and South Dakota's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Todd voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Todd has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Todd?
Todd's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 35.0 points (515 votes) out of 1,494 total votes cast.
Has Todd ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Todd has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Todd?
The widest margin on record for Todd was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 59.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Todd relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,126 votes were recorded in Todd against a total population of 9,172 (23.2% 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 Todd a presidential bellwether county?
Todd has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and South Dakota's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).