Nebraska Legislative District 6
Safe Democratic — 41K residents
Nebraska Legislative District 6 is a state senate district that has a population of 40,726. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+15.8. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.2% | 41.4% | D+15.8 | D+2.8 |
| 2020* | 55.4% | 42.5% | D+13.0 | D+10.6 |
| 2016* | 48.4% | 46.1% | D+2.3 | D+11.7 |
| 2012* | 45.3% | 54.7% | R+9.3 | R+6.3 |
| 2008* | 47.9% | 51.0% | R+3.1 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines NE-SD-06?
NE-SD-06 has been drifting steadily toward Democrats — 25pp bluer over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class electorate (0% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
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Key Insights
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2012
- Shifted 25.1 points toward Democrats over the last 4 elections
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 25.1 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | NE-SD-06 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 73.5% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 8.8% | 4.8% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 6.3% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Asian | 6.2% | 2.6% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.7% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Nebraska Legislative District 6? 40,726 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
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Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in NE-SD-06
How competitive is NE-SD-06?
Other Nebraska State Senate Districts
48 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| NE-SD-11 | D+67.6 |
| NE-SD-09 | D+43.3 |
| NE-SD-07 | D+36.8 |
| NE-SD-08 | D+36.8 |
| NE-SD-28 | D+33.1 |
| NE-SD-13 | D+27.5 |
| NE-SD-29 | D+22.6 |
| NE-SD-05 | D+18.3 |
| NE-SD-46 | D+16.2 |
| NE-SD-20 | D+10.8 |
| NE-SD-26 | D+10.2 |
| NE-SD-10 | D+8.2 |
| NE-SD-27 | D+3.7 |
| NE-SD-12 | D+2.3 |
| NE-SD-18 | R+1.7 |
| NE-SD-45 | R+2.9 |
| NE-SD-04 | R+5.7 |
| NE-SD-25 | R+5.9 |
| NE-SD-31 | R+6.1 |
| NE-SD-03 | R+6.3 |
| NE-SD-14 | R+8.6 |
| NE-SD-49 | R+12.0 |
| NE-SD-21 | R+15.2 |
| NE-SD-30 | R+20.8 |
| NE-SD-36 | R+23.1 |