Dawson County, Nebraska: Deep Red Country
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+49.4
2024 Margin
R+5.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1940
Voting Streak
24K
Population
Dawson County, Nebraska voted R+49.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,312 votes (74.07%). This represented a R+5.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+49.4
2020→2024 SwingR+5.6%
Voting StreakR since 1940
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population24,111
Median Age
35.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$67,462(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
53.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
36.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
5.0%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
64.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.1%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.6%(2,101) | 74.1%(6,312) | R+49.4 | R+5.6 |
| 2020 | 27.2%(2,497) | 71.0%(6,524) | R+43.8 | D+0.8 |
| 2016 | 24.7%(2,136) | 69.3%(5,984) | R+44.6 | R+3.1 |
| 2012 | 28.0%(2,199) | 69.5%(5,460) | R+41.5 | R+3.2 |
| 2008 | 30.0%(2,399) | 68.4%(5,460) | R+38.3 | D+17.2 |
| 2004 | 21.7%(1,728) | 77.3%(6,149) | R+55.6 | R+5.3 |
| 2000 | 23.2%(1,740) | 73.4%(5,511) | R+50.2 | R+17.8 |
| 1996 | 27.0%(2,180) | 59.4%(4,794) | R+32.4 | D+1.4 |
| 1992 | 19.8%(1,741) | 53.6%(4,714) | R+33.8 | D+9.3 |
| 1988 | 28.2%(2,184) | 71.3%(5,529) | R+43.1 | D+21.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.3%(1,887) | 77.7%(6,579) | R+55.4 | R+3.6 |
| 2020 | 20.5%(1,830) | 72.3%(6,460) | R+51.8 | R+8.5 |
| 2018 | 26.5%(1,657) | 69.8%(4,363) | R+43.3 | D+15.7 |
| 2014 | 17.0%(942) | 76.0%(4,220) | R+59.0 | R+19.9 |
| 2012 | 30.5%(2,375) | 69.5%(5,422) | R+39.1 | R+16.8 |
| 2008 | 37.9%(3,026) | 60.1%(4,801) | R+22.2 | R+39.5 |
| 2006 | 58.6%(3,967) | 41.4%(2,801) | D+17.2 | D+95.7 |
| 2002 | 9.7%(502) | 88.1%(4,582) | R+78.5 | R+65.6 |
| 2000 | 43.5%(3,261) | 56.5%(4,229) | R+12.9 | D+13.6 |
| 1996 | 35.5%(2,856) | 62.0%(4,987) | R+26.5 | R+22.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.4%(1,035) | 76.6%(4,303) | R+58.2 | R+12.6 |
| 2018 | 27.2%(1,706) | 72.8%(4,558) | R+45.5 | R+9.6 |
| 2014 | 30.1%(1,664) | 66.0%(3,653) | R+35.9 | D+33.2 |
| 2010 | 15.4%(754) | 84.6%(4,138) | R+69.2 | D+0.3 |
| 2006 | 14.2%(966) | 83.7%(5,687) | R+69.5 | R+15.4 |
| 2002 | 20.8%(1,086) | 74.9%(3,915) | R+54.1 | R+39.0 |
| 1998 | 42.5%(2,725) | 57.5%(3,694) | R+15.1 | R+57.9 |
| 1994 | 71.3%(5,103) | 28.5%(2,038) | D+42.8 | D+62.0 |
| 1990 | 40.4%(2,800) | 59.6%(4,131) | R+19.2 | D+0.5 |
| 1986 | 40.1%(2,956) | 59.9%(4,408) | R+19.7 | R+2.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
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