Walworth, South Dakota — Presidential Election Results
Walworth, South Dakota has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 30.4 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 | 1,758 | 68.9% | 40.6 pts (1,037 votes) | 2,553 | — | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,967 | 68.3% | 37.8 pts (1,089 votes) | 2,880 | +3.6 pts | 16.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,668 | 63.7% | 28.4 pts (745 votes) | 2,620 | +9.5 pts | 20.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,731 | 70.3% | 43.1 pts (1,060 votes) | 2,462 | -15.4 pts | 25.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,896 | 76.5% | 58.1 pts (1,439 votes) | 2,477 | -17.0 pts | 29.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,966 | 76.2% | 54.3 pts (1,401 votes) | 2,580 | +5.8 pts | 28.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,940 | 78.7% | 59.2 pts (1,459 votes) | 2,466 | -4.9 pts | 30.4 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 | 5,932 | 43.0% of population |
| 2004 | 5,525 | 52.1% of population |
| 2008 | 5,368 | 48.8% of population |
| 2012 | 5,446 | 45.2% of population |
| 2016 | 5,472 | 45.3% of population |
| 2020 | 5,294 | 48.7% of population |
| 2024 | 5,270 | 46.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Walworth shifted 18.4 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
Walworth 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 Walworth voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Walworth 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 Walworth?
Walworth's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 28.8 points (745 votes) out of 2,620 total votes cast.
Has Walworth ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Walworth has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Walworth?
The widest margin on record for Walworth was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 61.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Walworth relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,466 votes were recorded in Walworth against a total population of 5,270 (46.8% 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 Walworth a presidential bellwether county?
Walworth 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%).