Cheyenne County, Nebraska: Rural GOP Stronghold
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+63.8
2024 Margin
R+1.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1940
Voting Streak
9K
Population
Cheyenne County, Nebraska voted R+63.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,692 votes (81.11%). This represented a R+1.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+63.8
2020→2024 SwingR+1.9%
Voting StreakR since 1940
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population9,468
Median Age
41.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.1%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$54,038(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
87.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
66.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.3%(787) | 81.1%(3,692) | R+63.8 | R+1.9 |
| 2020 | 17.9%(855) | 79.8%(3,813) | R+61.9 | D+0.8 |
| 2016 | 15.1%(711) | 77.8%(3,665) | R+62.7 | R+11.8 |
| 2012 | 23.3%(1,084) | 74.2%(3,449) | R+50.9 | R+1.3 |
| 2008 | 24.2%(1,173) | 73.8%(3,572) | R+49.6 | D+11.5 |
| 2004 | 18.8%(893) | 79.9%(3,791) | R+61.1 | R+4.6 |
| 2000 | 20.2%(844) | 76.6%(3,207) | R+56.5 | R+18.3 |
| 1996 | 26.7%(1,059) | 64.8%(2,571) | R+38.1 | R+9.1 |
| 1992 | 22.8%(967) | 51.8%(2,197) | R+29.0 | D+7.2 |
| 1988 | 31.6%(1,333) | 67.8%(2,862) | R+36.2 | D+20.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.6%(1,280) | 71.1%(3,176) | R+42.4 | D+17.6 |
| 2020 | 15.5%(718) | 75.5%(3,505) | R+60.1 | D+0.9 |
| 2018 | 17.8%(579) | 78.8%(2,566) | R+61.0 | D+0.3 |
| 2014 | 17.4%(496) | 78.7%(2,241) | R+61.3 | R+16.2 |
| 2012 | 27.5%(1,266) | 72.5%(3,344) | R+45.1 | D+8.2 |
| 2008 | 21.8%(1,040) | 75.0%(3,583) | R+53.3 | R+46.5 |
| 2006 | 46.6%(1,554) | 53.4%(1,780) | R+6.8 | D+66.4 |
| 2002 | 12.3%(344) | 85.4%(2,398) | R+73.2 | R+38.1 |
| 2000 | 32.5%(1,350) | 67.5%(2,810) | R+35.1 | R+0.9 |
| 1996 | 31.8%(1,268) | 66.0%(2,632) | R+34.2 | R+16.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.8%(456) | 81.1%(2,688) | R+67.4 | R+11.4 |
| 2018 | 22.0%(715) | 78.0%(2,534) | R+56.0 | R+2.5 |
| 2014 | 21.5%(612) | 74.9%(2,137) | R+53.5 | D+14.6 |
| 2010 | 16.0%(507) | 84.0%(2,665) | R+68.0 | R+4.6 |
| 2006 | 16.6%(547) | 80.0%(2,633) | R+63.4 | D+0.1 |
| 2002 | 16.5%(464) | 80.1%(2,247) | R+63.5 | R+21.5 |
| 1998 | 29.0%(936) | 71.0%(2,294) | R+42.0 | R+59.0 |
| 1994 | 58.5%(1,927) | 41.5%(1,367) | D+17.0 | D+39.2 |
| 1990 | 38.3%(1,358) | 60.5%(2,144) | R+22.2 | D+5.5 |
| 1986 | 36.2%(1,175) | 63.8%(2,073) | R+27.6 | R+14.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(87.9%) | Nikki Haley(10.8%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(78.3%) | Bernie Sanders(11.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(61.1%) | Hillary Clinton(38.9%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(68.8%) | Ted Cruz(14.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(53.8%) | Barack Obama(46.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee