South Dakota is another solid Republican state and Donald Trump is expected to easliy win the states 3 electoral votes. 1964 was the last time South Dakota voted for a Democratic presidential candidate.
Senator John Thune (Republican) is up for re-election and expected to easily win.
South Dakota Political Facts
Governor: Dennis Daugaard (Republican) – Current Term: 2015 – 2019
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 1
Electoral Votes: 3
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 7 a.m.
- Polls Close: 7 p.m.
- South Dakota Voting Information
- Notes: n/a
Past South Dakota Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 40% | Romney | 58% |
| 2008 | Obama | 45% | McCain | 53% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 38% | Bush | 60% |
| 2000 | Gore | 38% | Bush | 60% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 43% | Dole | 47% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 37% | Bush | 41% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 47% | Bush | 53% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 37% | Reagan | 63% |
| 1980 | Carter | 32% | Reagan | 61% |
| 1976 | Carter | 49% | Ford | 50% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 46% | Nixon | 54% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 42% | Nixon | 53% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 56% | Goldwater | 44% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 42% | Nixon | 58% |
South Dakota State Facts
Population (2010 census): 814,180
Population Rank By State: 46
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 4.8%
Capital: Pierre
Largest City: Sioux Falls
State Nickname: Mount Rushmore State; Coyote State
