Will South Dakota vote Republican or Democratic in 2028?
Probably Republican. South Dakota is reliably a Republican-leaning state, which we rate Safe Republican for 2028. Barring a large national shift, its 3 electoral votes are expected to go to the Republican nominee again - though the 2028 candidates have not yet been set.
Is South Dakota a swing state in 2028? No - South Dakota is not a 2028 swing state. It is rated Safe Republican and is not a top battleground.
South Dakota at a glance
- Electoral votes3
- 2028 ratingSafe Republican
- RegionMidwest
- CapitalPierre
- 2024 resultTrump (R)
- 2020 resultTrump (R)
- 2016 resultTrump (R)
How South Dakota fits the 2028 map
South Dakota has voted Republican in each of the last three presidential elections, and we rate it Safe Republican for 2028.
South Dakota's 3 electoral votes are an important part of its party's base in the race to 270.
See the full picture on the 2028 electoral map and swing-state guide.
Voting in South Dakota in 2028
Whatever South Dakota does in November, you have to be registered first - and the rules are set by South Dakota, not by Washington. Here is what applies here.
- Registration deadline15 days before Election Day
- Register onlineYes
- Same-day registrationNo
- Automatic registrationNo
- ID at the pollsPhoto ID requested
Register to vote in South Dakota (official vote.gov) - full South Dakota registration guide
South Dakota 2028: frequently asked questions
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