South Dakota·SD·FIPS 46065

Hughes County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 8,435 votes cast

About Hughes County

Hughes County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,765, making it the least populous capital county in the nation, and the 12th most populous county in South Dakota. Its county seat and most populous city is Pierre, which is also the state capital. The county was created in 1873, and was organized in 1880. It was named for Alexander Hughes, a legislator. On June 4, 1891, the county's area was increased by the addition of Farm Island, in the Missouri River downstream of Pierre.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Hughes County, South Dakota

Donald J Trump(Republican)

63.8%5,379

Won by 2,541 votes

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

33.6%2,838

Other(Other)

1.9%159

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.7%59

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+30.1

2020R+29.5

2016R+33.3

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Swung Right in 2024

Hughes County shifted 0.7 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout decreased by 3.3%.

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