South Dakota State House District 27
Competitive — shifted 12.4pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 24K residents
South Dakota State House District 27 is a state house district that has a population of 23,910. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+0.2. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.8% | 49.0% | R+0.2 | R+12.4 |
| 2020* | 54.9% | 42.8% | D+12.1 | D+7.6 |
| 2016* | 49.6% | 45.0% | D+4.6 | D+25.0 |
| 2012* | 39.0% | 59.4% | R+20.5 | R+38.3 |
| 2008* | 57.1% | 39.3% | D+17.8 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines SD-HD-27?
SD-HD-27 flipped to Republicans in 2024 after voting the other way in 2020. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- The 2024 election was decided by just 0.2 points — razor-thin
- Swung 12.4 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2020, Republicans in 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | SD-HD-27 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
Native American / Alaska Native | 69.7% | 7.5% | 0.9% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 24.6% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 2.8% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.3% | 4.2% | 4.0% |
Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 0.3% | 2.3% | 12.2% |
Who lives in South Dakota State House District 27? 23,910 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in SD-HD-27
How competitive is SD-HD-27?
Other South Dakota State House Districts
36 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| SD-HD-26A | D+27.1 |
| SD-HD-15 | D+8.1 |
| SD-HD-10 | D+7.5 |
| SD-HD-32 | R+1.8 |
| SD-HD-14 | R+3.4 |
| SD-HD-12 | R+5.2 |
| SD-HD-11 | R+9.6 |
| SD-HD-28A | R+10.1 |
| SD-HD-07 | R+10.2 |
| SD-HD-13 | R+10.3 |
| SD-HD-34 | R+16.3 |
| SD-HD-17 | R+18.7 |
| SD-HD-01 | R+23.0 |
| SD-HD-03 | R+23.5 |
| SD-HD-09 | R+23.9 |
| SD-HD-02 | R+29.3 |
| SD-HD-31 | R+30.5 |
| SD-HD-06 | R+32.6 |
| SD-HD-35 | R+33.8 |
| SD-HD-33 | R+34.8 |
| SD-HD-18 | R+34.9 |
| SD-HD-08 | R+36.6 |
| SD-HD-26B | R+37.4 |
| SD-HD-05 | R+38.0 |
| SD-HD-25 | R+39.5 |